Current time in Aruba
Atlantic Standard Time (AST) · UTC−4 · Capital: Oranjestad
- Official name
- AW
- Capital
- Oranjestad
- Population
- 107,394
- Currency
- AWG
- Language
- Dutch
- Dialling code
- +297
- Internet domain
- .aw
- ISO codes
- AW, ABW
- Continent
- North America
- Largest city
- Oranjestad
- Cities on WorldClock
- 1
- Number of time zones
- 1
About Aruba
Aruba, which is located in the Caribbean Sea, is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Aruba, along with other Dutch islands in the Caribbean, are known collectively as the Dutch Caribbean. The capital city of Aruba is Oranjestad, its official languages are Dutch and Papiamento, its primary religion is Roman Catholicism and Aruba’s population is just over 100,000. The currency used in Aruba is the Aruban florin (AWG).Unlike other part of the Caribbean, Aruba’s climate is dry and many cactuses grow on its landscape. Because of its warm climate, Aruba is a popular tourist destination. Holiday celebrations in Aruba are influenced by Dutch, Caribbean, Latin American and American culture and include the King’s birthday, Christmas, New Year’s Eve, Carnival, Mardi Gras, Halloween and Thanks Giving.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Aruba in?
Aruba uses Atlantic Standard Time (AST), which is UTC−4 at the moment.
How many time zones does Aruba have?
Aruba has a single time zone, so it is the same time everywhere in the country: UTC−4 right now.
Does Aruba observe daylight saving time?
No. Aruba does not use daylight saving time, so the clocks stay on UTC−4 all year round.
What time is it in Oranjestad right now?
Oranjestad, the capital of Aruba, is on Atlantic Standard Time (AST), UTC−4. The live clock at the top of this page always shows the exact current time.
What is the time difference between Aruba and London?
Aruba is currently 5 hours behind London. The gap can change by an hour when either side switches to or from daylight saving time.
What is the time difference between Aruba and New York?
Aruba and New York are on the same time at the moment. The gap can change by an hour when either side switches to or from daylight saving time.
What is the best time to call Aruba?
Office hours in Aruba (9:00–17:00 local time) are 14:00–22:00 in London and 09:00–17:00 in New York, so aim for that window.
Which countries in North America are on the same time as Aruba?
Right now these countries in North America share UTC−4: Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Haiti, Saint Kitts and Nevis….
What is the dialling code for Aruba?
The international dialling code for Aruba is +297.