Current Time in Venezuela

Q: What time is it in Venezuela right now?

Venezuela spans 1 timezone: VET. Use the live clocks on this page for the exact local time in each major city.

Q: How many timezones does Venezuela have?

Venezuela uses 1 timezone: VET. Not all regions observe daylight saving time on the same schedule.

Q: Does Venezuela observe daylight saving time?

DST rules vary by region within Venezuela. The live timezone badge next to each city clock on this page reflects the current offset — whether standard or daylight saving time is active right now.

Q: When is the best time to call someone in Venezuela?

Aim for 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM local time in the specific city you are calling. Because Venezuela spans 1 timezone, the right call window depends on the city, not just the country. Use the Best Time to Call calculator for an exact overlap window.

Live clocks for every Venezuela city — UTC offsets, DST status, and inter-city time gaps.

Caracas, Venezuela

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VET No DST

Full Caracas Details

Venezuela's Timezone System Explained

Venezuela uses Venezuela Standard Time (VET, UTC−4) year-round. There is no daylight saving time. Caracas, Maracaibo, Valencia, Barquisimeto, and all Venezuelan cities operate on a fixed UTC−4 offset.

Venezuela moved to UTC−4:30 in 2007, creating an unusual half-hour offset, then returned to UTC−4 in May 2016. VET is shared with Bolivia (BOT) and Guyana (GYT) and the Canadian Maritime provinces during their standard time (AST).

Key time differences from Caracas (VET): New York (EST) is 1 hour ahead. London (GMT) is 4 hours ahead in winter. São Paulo (BRT) is 1 hour ahead. Bogotá (COT) is 1 hour behind.

Venezuela Cities by Timezone

1 timezone · 1 city · live times

VET

1 city

Caracas

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Time differences may shift seasonally when cities observe different daylight saving schedules.

Reviewed by iFormat Time Tools Team Last updated Mar 7, 2026

Country timezone data, DST policies, and city assignments verified against the IANA Time Zone Database (tzdata). Updated whenever DST rules or political boundaries change.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Timezones, DST rules, and scheduling in Venezuela

What time is it in Venezuela right now?

Venezuela spans 1 timezone — VET — so there is no single answer. The live clocks above show the exact time in Caracas.

How many timezones does Venezuela have?

Venezuela uses a single timezone: VET. The whole country follows the same clock year-round.

Does Venezuela observe daylight saving time?

DST rules in Venezuela depend on the specific region. The live timezone badge next to each city clock on this page always reflects the current offset — whether standard or daylight saving time is active right now.

When is the best time to call someone in Venezuela?

Aim for 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM local time in the specific city. Because Venezuela spans 1 timezones, the overlap window from your location differs between cities. Open any city page above for its full scheduling guide.

How accurate are the live clocks on this page?

All clocks update every second using your browser's timezone engine with current DST rules applied automatically. The displayed times match the official local time in each city — no manual refresh needed.