Current local time in Arad, Romania
The live clock above shows the time in Arad. Arad is in the Europe/Bucharest time zone, UTC+3 right now (EEST).
| Country | Romania |
|---|---|
| Region | Arad |
| Population | about 159,000 |
| Coordinates | 46.17° N, 21.32° E |
| Time zone | Europe/Bucharest |
| Abbreviation | EET / EEST |
| UTC offset | UTC+2 (winter) / UTC+3 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Arad uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC+2 (EET) and UTC+3 (EEST). The next change is on Sunday, October 25, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:38 AM | 6:46 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | 5:43 AM | 9:29 PM | 15 h 46 min |
| September equinox | 7:21 AM | 7:34 PM | 12 h 12 min |
| December solstice | 8:14 AM | 4:51 PM | 8 h 36 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Arad at about 12:43 PM in mid-January, and about 1:40 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 35 minutes ahead of the sun, because Arad sits at 21.3° E, while its time zone is centred on 30.0° E.
Arad time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Arad |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 7 hours behind | |
| Los Angeles | 10 hours behind | |
| London | 2 hours behind | |
| Paris | 1 hour behind | |
| Dubai | 2 hours ahead in Jan, 1 hour ahead in Jul | |
| Mumbai | 3.5 hours ahead in Jan, 2.5 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Shanghai | 6 hours ahead in Jan, 5 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Tokyo | 7 hours ahead in Jan, 6 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Sydney | 9 hours ahead in Jan, 7 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Arad |
|---|---|---|
| Timisoara | 46 km (29 mi) | same time |
| Szeged, Hungary | 90 km (56 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Oradea | 108 km (67 mi) | same time |
| Kecskemet, Hungary | 148 km (92 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Debrecen, Hungary | 153 km (95 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Novi Sad, Serbia | 153 km (95 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Belgrade, Serbia | 164 km (102 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Cluj-Napoca | 188 km (117 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Romania
- Bucharest
- Iasi
- Timisoara
- Galati
- Craiova
- Cluj-Napoca
- Brasov
- Constanta
- Ploiesti
- Braila
- Oradea
- Bacau
- Pitesti
- Sibiu
- Tirgu Mures
- Baia Mare
- Buzau
- Botosani
Questions people ask
What time zone is Arad in?
Arad is in the Europe/Bucharest time zone, UTC+2, or UTC+3 during daylight saving time.
Does Arad have daylight saving time?
Arad uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC+2 (EET) and UTC+3 (EEST). The next change is on Sunday, October 25, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Why isn't noon in Arad when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Arad's clocks follow a zone centred on 30.0° E, so on standard time they run about 35 minutes ahead of the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
Convert a time to or from Arad · add Arad to your world clock · search any city
Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).