Current Time in Caracas
Venezuela · VET · UTC-4:00
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America/Caracas
Timezone Details
| Timezone | VET |
| UTC Offset (standard) | UTC-4:00 |
| Daylight Saving Time | No (not observed) |
| IANA Timezone ID | America/Caracas |
| Country |  Venezuela |
| Population | 2.9 million |
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About Caracas Time Zone (VET)
Caracas, the capital of Venezuela, uses Venezuela Time (VET, UTC−4) year-round without Daylight Saving Time. Venezuela moved from UTC−4:30 to UTC−4 in 2016. Caracas is the economic and cultural heart of Venezuela.
Key fact: Caracas is 4 hours behind UTC year-round — the same offset as Puerto Rico and Barbados.
Use the live clock at the top of this page to see the exact current time in Caracas with seconds. The clock updates every second and uses your browser's timezone database for accuracy.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Caracas Time
What time is it in Caracas right now? +
The current time in Caracas, Venezuela is displayed by the live clock at the top of this page. Caracas is in the VET timezone (UTC-4:00).
What timezone is Caracas in? +
Caracas is in the VET timezone. The IANA timezone identifier is
America/Caracas. The UTC offset is -4:00 (year-round).Does Caracas observe Daylight Saving Time? +
No, Caracas does not observe Daylight Saving Time. The local time stays at UTC-4:00 throughout the entire year.
What is the UTC offset for Caracas? +
Caracas's UTC offset is UTC-4:00 year-round. UTC offset means how many hours ahead of or behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) the local time is.
What is the time difference between Caracas and London? +
Caracas (VET) is UTC-4:00. London (GMT/BST) is UTC+0 in winter and UTC+1 in summer. Caracas is 4 hours behind UTC year-round — the same offset as Puerto Rico and Barbados.
How do I convert Caracas time to UTC? +
To convert Caracas time to UTC, subtract UTC-4:00 from the local time. For example, if it is 15:00 in Caracas and the UTC offset is UTC-4:00, you calculate backward to find the UTC equivalent. Use the conversion table on this page for real-time values.
What continent is Caracas in? +
Caracas is located in South America. It is the 2.9 million population city in Venezuela.
What is the IANA timezone name for Caracas? +
The IANA (Internet Assigned Numbers Authority) timezone database identifier for Caracas is
America/Caracas. This is the official timezone name used in programming languages and operating systems.
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