Aruba is on Atlantic Standard Time (AST), UTC-4, all year round. The island does not use daylight saving time, so its clock never changes. That means Aruba matches US Eastern time from March to November, and is one hour ahead of US Eastern from November to March.
| Your home time zone | March to November | November to March |
|---|---|---|
| US Eastern (New York, Miami) | Same time | Aruba is 1 hour ahead |
| US Central (Chicago, Houston) | Aruba is 1 hour ahead | Aruba is 2 hours ahead |
| US Pacific (Los Angeles) | Aruba is 3 hours ahead | Aruba is 4 hours ahead |
| Toronto | Same time | Aruba is 1 hour ahead |
| UK (London) | Aruba is 5 hours behind | Aruba is 4 hours behind |
| Netherlands | Aruba is 6 hours behind | Aruba is 5 hours behind |
The switch dates follow your home country’s daylight saving changes (in the US, the second Sunday in March and the first Sunday in November; in Europe, the last Sundays of March and October), so for a week or two the gap to Europe can differ by an hour.
Why it matters for your trip
- Renaissance Island day passes go on sale Saturdays at 9:00 a.m. Aruba time: that is 8:00 a.m. US Eastern in winter. See our day pass guide.
- Sunset comes early, roughly 6 to 7 p.m. all year, because Aruba is close to the equator. See the best sunset spots.
- Flights home: check your departure time in Aruba time and arrive about 3 hours early for US flights. See how early to get to Aruba airport.
🌅 Plan your sunset
Book a sunset sail or private tour timed for golden hour.
FAQ
What time zone is Aruba in?
Atlantic Standard Time (AST), UTC-4, all year.
Does Aruba change its clocks?
No. Aruba does not use daylight saving time.
Is Aruba on Eastern time?
Aruba matches US Eastern daylight time from March to November and is one hour ahead of Eastern time from November to March.
