Current Time in Santa Cruz, Aruba 🇦🇼
Lat/Long: 12.51° N, 69.98° W
Elevation: 34 m above sea level
Population rank: #4 of 6 cities in Aruba by population
Country: 🇦🇼 Aruba (North America)
IANA Timezone: America/Aruba
Solar time: clocks run about 40m ahead of the sun
Timezone: AST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Aruba: AST
Daylight Hours in Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz gets 12h 51m of daylight today — sunrise is at 06:14 and sunset is at 19:04.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 23m near the December solstice to 12h 51m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Santa Cruz and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Santa Cruz right now.
Cities Sharing Santa Cruz's Time Zone (UTC−04:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Santa Cruz.
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Prayer Times in Santa Cruz
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 10 Jun ● | 04:53 | 06:13 | 12:39 | 16:05 | 19:04 | 20:34 |
| Thu, 11 Jun | 04:53 | 06:14 | 12:39 | 16:05 | 19:04 | 20:34 |
| Fri, 12 Jun | 04:53 | 06:14 | 12:39 | 16:05 | 19:05 | 20:35 |
| Sat, 13 Jun | 04:53 | 06:14 | 12:39 | 16:06 | 19:05 | 20:35 |
| Sun, 14 Jun | 04:53 | 06:14 | 12:40 | 16:06 | 19:05 | 20:35 |
| Mon, 15 Jun | 04:53 | 06:14 | 12:40 | 16:06 | 19:06 | 20:36 |
| Tue, 16 Jun | 04:53 | 06:14 | 12:40 | 16:06 | 19:06 | 20:36 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Santa Cruz
Sunrise
in Santa Cruz
↑
6:14 AM
Sunset
in Santa Cruz
↓
7:04 PM
Day Length
12h 50m
Dawn
in Santa Cruz
5:50 AM
Dusk
in Santa Cruz
7:28 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Santa Cruz
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
30.6%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 02:43
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 14:37
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How Far Is Santa Cruz From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 3,161 km | N (354deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 4,746 km | SSE (148deg) |
| Los Angeles | 5,417 km | NW (305deg) |
| London | 7,532 km | NE (39deg) |
| Paris | 7,675 km | NE (42deg) |
| Moscow | 9,925 km | NNE (32deg) |
| Dubai | 12,752 km | NE (54deg) |
| Tokyo | 13,818 km | NNW (331deg) |
Santa Cruz's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Santa Cruz and you would surface in the open ocean, near 12.5deg S, 110.0deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Santa Cruz
What time is it in Santa Cruz right now?
The current local time in Santa Cruz is 02:25 on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. Santa Cruz follows the America/Aruba time zone.
What time zone is Santa Cruz in?
Santa Cruz uses the America/Aruba IANA time zone (UTC−04:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Santa Cruz?
Santa Cruz is UTC−04:00 during standard time. To convert UTC to Santa Cruz local time, shift the clock −04:00 hours backward.
Is Santa Cruz on daylight saving time right now?
No — Santa Cruz is not currently observing daylight saving time as of June 10, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Santa Cruz today?
Today in Santa Cruz: sunrise is at 06:14 and sunset is at 19:04, giving 12h 50m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Santa Cruz tonight?
The moon phase over Santa Cruz tonight is Waning Crescent with 30.6% illumination.
What is solar time in Santa Cruz?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Santa Cruz, clocks run about 40m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.