Oranjestad runs on UTC−4 (AST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Oranjestad and your time
Oranjestad at a glance
| Country | Aruba |
|---|---|
| Capital of | Aruba |
| Time zone | America/Aruba |
| Abbreviation now | AST |
| UTC offset now | UTC−4 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 12.52° N, 70.03° W |
Time zone in Oranjestad
Oranjestad follows the America/Aruba time zone and stays on UTC−4 all year. The tz database records no daylight saving time here since 1970.
As the capital of Aruba, Oranjestad shares one clock with the whole country.
Clock changes in Oranjestad, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Oranjestad for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Oranjestad is
When it is 9:00 AM in Oranjestad, it is 1:00 PM in London, 12:00 AM (next day) in Sydney and 5:00 AM in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | Same time | 7 h |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 4 h behind | 4 h behind | 3 h behind | 4 h |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 4 h ahead | 4 h ahead | 5 h ahead | 4 h |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 5 h ahead | 5 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 3 h |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 8 h ahead | 8 h ahead | 8 h ahead | None |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 9 h 30 min ahead | 9 h 30 min ahead | 9 h 30 min ahead | None |
| Singapore | --:-- | 12 h ahead | 12 h ahead | 12 h ahead | None |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 13 h ahead | 13 h ahead | 13 h ahead | None |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 15 h ahead | 15 h ahead | 14 h ahead | None |
| UTC | --:-- | 4 h ahead | 4 h ahead | 4 h ahead | 4 h |
Oranjestad never changes its clocks, but many of these cities do. Where the January and July columns disagree, the gap shifts when the other city moves to or from daylight saving time.
Shared office hours counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Daylight in Oranjestad
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Being in the tropics, Oranjestad sees little change in day length: the longest day (12 hours 52 minutes) is only 1 hour 28 minutes longer than the shortest (11 hours 24 minutes). Sunrise stays between 6:14 AM and 7:06 AM all year.
Daylight through the year in Oranjestad
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:44 AM | 6:51 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:16 AM | 7:08 PM | 12 h 52 min |
| September equinox | September 22 | 6:29 AM | 6:36 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 6:57 AM | 6:20 PM | 11 h 24 min |
Clock time and sun time in Oranjestad
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Oranjestad: solar noon falls at about 12:40 PM on standard time.
Places close to Oranjestad
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Punto Fijo (Venezuela) | 94 km (59 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Coro (Venezuela) | 130 km (81 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Willemstad (Curaçao) | 132 km (82 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kralendijk (Caribbean Netherlands) | 196 km (122 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Carora (Venezuela) | 262 km (162 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Maracaibo (Venezuela) | 271 km (169 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Maicao (Colombia) | 272 km (169 mi) | --:-- | 1 h behind |
| San Felipe (Venezuela) | 280 km (174 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Oranjestad today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
Plan around the time in Oranjestad
- Convert a time to or from Oranjestad: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Oranjestad in?
Oranjestad uses the America/Aruba time zone, which is UTC−4 (AST) all year.
Does Oranjestad use daylight saving time?
No. Oranjestad stays on UTC−4 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Oranjestad and London?
Oranjestad is 4 hours behind London in January and 5 hours behind London in July, because London moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Oranjestad does not.
How long is the longest day in Oranjestad?
About 12 hours 52 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 11 hours 24 minutes of daylight.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.