Geographic position of Arad
Arad is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 46.1833° N, 21.3167° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,141 km (3,194 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,878 km (3,031 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,160 km (9,420 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 1,643 km (1,021 mi) east
Arad lies in the temperate latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Population Ranking of Arad
With a population of 169,065, Arad ranks as the 18th most populous city in Romania, out of 134 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Arad
Arad International Airport (ARW / LRAR) is a regional airport serving Arad directly.
Current local time at the airport is 20:57:49.
Daylight saving time changes in Arad
Arad uses the IANA time zone identifier Europe/Bucharest. The current local offset is UTC+3 / EEST.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC+2 / EET to UTC+3 / EEST.
- The clock was moved forward from 03:00 to 04:00 local time.
2026
Next change: Standard time starts
- The offset will change from UTC+3 / EEST to UTC+2 / EET.
- The clock will be moved back from 04:00 to 03:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Arad
Business hours in Arad (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 2:00 AM - 10:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- Los Angeles: 11:00 PM (previous day) - 7:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- London: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Dubai: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Mumbai: 11:30 AM - 7:30 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Sydney: 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Arad
Compare time in Arad with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Arad in?
Arad follows the Europe/Bucharest time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Arad at UTC+3.
What time is it in Arad right now?
The current local time in Arad is 20:57:49 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Arad observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Arad is currently observing daylight saving time, which temporarily shifts the clock forward by one hour compared to standard time.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Arad?
Arad is currently UTC+3, meaning local time is +3 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Arad?
Arad International Airport (ARW) is the airport serving Arad. The current local time at the airport is 20:57:49.
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