Current local time in Caracas, Venezuela
The live clock above shows the time in Caracas. Caracas is in the America/Caracas time zone, UTC−4 right now.
| Country | Venezuela |
|---|---|
| Region | Distrito Capital |
| Population | about 2.4 million |
| Coordinates | 10.50° N, 66.92° W |
| Time zone | America/Caracas |
| Abbreviation | UTC−4 |
| UTC offset | UTC−4 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Caracas doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC−4 all year.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:31 AM | 6:38 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 6:07 AM | 6:51 PM | 12 h 44 min |
| September equinox | 6:16 AM | 6:24 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | 6:40 AM | 6:10 PM | 11 h 30 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Caracas at about 12:36 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 28 minutes ahead of the sun, because Caracas sits at 66.9° W, while its time zone is centred on 60.0° W.
Caracas time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Caracas |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1 hour behind in Jan, same time in Jul | |
| Los Angeles | 4 hours behind in Jan, 3 hours behind in Jul | |
| London | 4 hours ahead in Jan, 5 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Paris | 5 hours ahead in Jan, 6 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Dubai | 8 hours ahead | |
| Mumbai | 9.5 hours ahead | |
| Shanghai | 12 hours ahead | |
| Tokyo | 13 hours ahead | |
| Sydney | 15 hours ahead in Jan, 14 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Caracas |
|---|---|---|
| Maiquetia | 12 km (8 mi) | same time |
| Los Teques | 14 km (9 mi) | same time |
| Ocumare del Tuy | 45 km (28 mi) | same time |
| Maracay | 79 km (49 mi) | same time |
| Valencia | 120 km (75 mi) | same time |
| Puerto Cabello | 137 km (85 mi) | same time |
| Calabozo | 184 km (114 mi) | same time |
| Barcelona | 244 km (152 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Venezuela
- Maracaibo
- Valencia
- Maracay
- Barquisimeto
- Ciudad Guayana
- Puerto la Cruz
- Barcelona
- Maturin
- San Cristobal
- Cabimas
- Ciudad Bolivar
- Los Teques
- Cumana
- Merida
- Barinas
- Acarigua
- Coro
- Maiquetia
Questions people ask
What time zone is Caracas in?
Caracas is in the America/Caracas time zone, UTC−4, all year.
Does Caracas have daylight saving time?
Caracas doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC−4 all year.
Why isn't noon in Caracas when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Caracas's clocks follow a zone centred on 60.0° W, so on standard time they run about 28 minutes ahead of the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).