Current local time in Merida, Venezuela
The live clock above shows the time in Merida. Merida is in the America/Caracas time zone, UTC−4 right now.
| Country | Venezuela |
|---|---|
| Region | Mérida |
| Population | about 275,000 |
| Coordinates | 8.40° N, 71.13° W |
| Time zone | America/Caracas |
| Abbreviation | UTC−4 |
| UTC offset | UTC−4 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Merida 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 | 6:48 AM | 6:55 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 6:27 AM | 7:04 PM | 12 h 36 min |
| September equinox | 6:33 AM | 6:40 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | 6:53 AM | 6:31 PM | 11 h 37 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Merida at about 12:53 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 45 minutes ahead of the sun, because Merida sits at 71.1° W, while its time zone is centred on 60.0° W.
Merida time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Merida |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Merida |
|---|---|---|
| Barinas | 99 km (62 mi) | same time |
| Valera | 117 km (72 mi) | same time |
| San Cristobal | 142 km (88 mi) | same time |
| Cucuta, Colombia | 162 km (101 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Guanare | 168 km (104 mi) | same time |
| Cabimas | 228 km (142 mi) | same time |
| Carora | 230 km (143 mi) | same time |
| Acarigua | 249 km (155 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Venezuela
- Caracas
- Maracaibo
- Valencia
- Maracay
- Barquisimeto
- Ciudad Guayana
- Puerto la Cruz
- Barcelona
- Maturin
- San Cristobal
- Cabimas
- Ciudad Bolivar
- Los Teques
- Cumana
- Barinas
- Acarigua
- Coro
- Maiquetia
Questions people ask
What time zone is Merida in?
Merida is in the America/Caracas time zone, UTC−4, all year.
Does Merida have daylight saving time?
Merida doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC−4 all year.
Why isn't noon in Merida when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Merida's clocks follow a zone centred on 60.0° W, so on standard time they run about 45 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).