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Current time in Aruba
A single time zone at UTC-04:00.
Friday, June 5, 2026
About Aruba's time
A single time zone.
Aruba keeps things simple with a single timezone all year round — Atlantic Standard Time (AST, UTC-4) with no Daylight Saving Time changes. What you see is what you get, every day of the year.
Major cities
Cities of Aruba.
History
How Aruba keeps time.
Aruba adopted Atlantic Standard Time (UTC-4) as its standard timezone during the period when it was part of the Netherlands Antilles. When Aruba attained its status as a separate constituent country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands in 1986, it maintained AST without any significant changes. The decision to forgo Daylight Saving Time aligns Aruba with many other Caribbean islands, where the minimal variation in daylight hours throughout the year makes DST unnecessary. Unlike its South American neighbor Venezuela, which has shifted its clocks forward in the past, Aruba has consistently stayed on AST.
Did you know?
Things about Aruba's time.
Aruba's location just 29 kilometers north of Venezuela's coast puts it geographically close to a country that has used different offsets, yet Aruba's AST makes it an easy reference point for travelers crossing between the island and nearby South American destinations. The lack of Daylight Saving Time means no clock confusion for tourists planning trips to Aruba from the US, where many regions do observe time changes. Aruba's consistent UTC-4 offset also conveniently matches Eastern Daylight Time during summer months in North America, making coordination seamless.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Aruba's time zone, daylight saving rules, and how to handle it in software. Can't find what you need? Email [email protected].
- Does Aruba observe Daylight Saving Time?
- No, Aruba does not observe Daylight Saving Time. It remains on Atlantic Standard Time (UTC-4) year-round, which eliminates confusion for travelers and businesses.
- What is the time difference between Aruba and New York?
- Aruba is generally one hour ahead of New York. When New York is on Standard Time, the difference is one hour; during EDT (Daylight Saving Time), both share the same time (UTC-4).
- Is Aruba in the same timezone as other Caribbean islands?
- Aruba shares Atlantic Standard Time (UTC-4) with several other Caribbean islands including Puerto Rico, the US Virgin Islands, and the Dominican Republic, though some islands observe DST while Aruba does not.
- How does Aruba's time compare to Venezuela?
- Aruba is typically one hour ahead of Venezuela, which uses UTC-4 but has historically adjusted its time for various political and economic reasons. The proximity and similar offset make time conversions straightforward.
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