Updated Dec 2025

Current Time in Caracas, Venezuela

Name: Caracas
Address: Caracas, Venezuela

Check the current local time in Caracas, Venezuela. Caracas uses the America/Caracas time zone, with VET (UTC -4:00) during standard time.

Caracas, Venezuela — Live Clock

5:46:22 PM

VET Live timezone

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

Caracas Time Zone

Time Zone

America/Caracas

Caracas, Venezuela

Current zone: VET

Source: IANA Time Zone Database

Standard Time

VET

UTC -4:00

Used outside daylight saving time

Daylight Time

Not Observed

Year-round standard time

Next DST Change

No DST change

Standard time year-round

No seasonal offset changes

About Caracas Time (VET)

Caracas is located in Venezuela and uses the America/Caracas time zone. For anyone coordinating calls or meetings internationally, the key question is rarely "what time is it" — it's which hours in Caracas overlap with your own working day. Use the world clock comparison further down the page to see at a glance how Caracas aligns with other major cities.

Scheduling tip: Always reference a city name in calendar invites rather than a fixed UTC offset. Calendar apps like Google Calendar and Outlook will automatically adjust for any clock changes on both ends, so your meeting stays at the intended local time for everyone involved.

Caracas vs Major Cities

UTC UTC -4:00

--:-- 4 hours behind

London UTC +1:00

--:-- 5 hours behind

New York UTC -4:00

--:-- same time

Singapore UTC +8:00

--:-- 12 hours behind

Dubai UTC +4:00

--:-- 8 hours behind

Tokyo UTC +9:00

--:-- 13 hours behind

Mumbai UTC +5:30

--:-- 9 hours and 30 minutes behind

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Caracas time

What time is it in Caracas right now?

The live clock at the top of this page shows the exact current local time in Caracas, Venezuela, updated every second. Right now, Caracas is on VET with a UTC offset of UTC -4:00. The time updates automatically — no need to refresh the page.

What timezone is Caracas in?

Caracas uses the America/Caracas timezone, fixed at VET (UTC -4:00) year-round with no daylight saving time. The offset never changes, making Caracas a predictable anchor for international scheduling.

How many hours ahead or behind is Caracas?

Caracas is currently UTC -4:00 from UTC. The offset is fixed year-round — always check the live clock above for the current difference.

Does Caracas observe daylight saving time?

No. Caracas stays on VET (UTC -4:00) year-round — no seasonal clock changes. This means the time difference between Caracas and cities that do observe DST will shift by one hour each spring and autumn when those cities change their clocks.

Is Caracas on VET right now?

Caracas is always on VET (UTC -4:00) — no daylight saving time. The offset is stable year-round, so Caracas is easy to schedule with. However, if you are calling from a city that observes DST, your local offset to Caracas will shift by one hour twice a year.

What is the best time to call Caracas from New York?

The best call window from New York to Caracas depends on the current offset. Caracas is currently UTC -4:00 from UTC. Aim for a time when both cities are comfortably within 9:00 AM–5:00 PM — use the time difference table on this page to find the current gap.