Current local time in Caracas, Venezuela
UTC-04:00 · UTC-04:00 · Venezuela Time
About Caracas
Caracas, Distrito Capital, Venezuela uses the Venezuela Time time zone (America/Caracas), currently UTC-04:00. It is the capital of Venezuela. Population: about 3,000,000.
| Country: | Venezuela |
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| State / region: | Distrito Capital |
| Coordinates: | 10°30′N / 66°56′W |
| Population: | 3,000,000 |
| Currency: | BolÃvar (VES) |
| Languages: | Spanish |
| Country calling code: | +58 |
Time zone in Caracas
| IANA time zone: | America/Caracas |
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| Time zone name: | Venezuela Time (UTC-04:00) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC-04:00 |
| UTC time now: |
Daylight saving time
Caracas does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC-04:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Caracas today
| Sunrise: | 06:16 |
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| Sunset: | 18:07 |
| Solar noon: | 12:12 |
| Day length: | 11h 50m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:55 – 18:28 |
Calculated for 2026-10-21 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (UTC-04:00) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Caracas
- London−5 hCaracas is 5 hours behind London
- New YorkSame timeCaracas is on the same time
- Abuja−5 hCaracas is 5 hours behind Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Caracas time
What time zone is Caracas in?
Caracas uses the IANA time zone America/Caracas (Venezuela Time). The current offset is UTC-04:00.
Does Caracas observe daylight saving time?
Caracas does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC-04:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Caracas and London?
Right now Caracas is 5 hours behind London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Caracas and New York?
Right now Caracas and New York are on the same time. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.