Current local time in Puerto la Cruz, Venezuela
The live clock above shows the time in Puerto la Cruz. Puerto la Cruz is in the America/Caracas time zone, UTC−4 right now.
| Country | Venezuela |
|---|---|
| Region | Anzoátegui |
| Population | about 500,000 |
| Coordinates | 10.17° N, 64.68° W |
| Time zone | America/Caracas |
| Abbreviation | UTC−4 |
| UTC offset | UTC−4 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Puerto la Cruz 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 | 6:22 AM | 6:29 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 5:58 AM | 6:42 PM | 12 h 43 min |
| September equinox | 6:07 AM | 6:15 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | 6:30 AM | 6:02 PM | 11 h 31 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Puerto la Cruz at about 12:27 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 19 minutes ahead of the sun, because Puerto la Cruz sits at 64.7° W, while its time zone is centred on 60.0° W.
Puerto la Cruz time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Puerto la Cruz |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Puerto la Cruz |
|---|---|---|
| Barcelona | 6 km (4 mi) | same time |
| Cumana | 63 km (39 mi) | same time |
| Anaco | 85 km (53 mi) | same time |
| Porlamar | 126 km (78 mi) | same time |
| El Tigre | 150 km (93 mi) | same time |
| Carupano | 168 km (104 mi) | same time |
| Maturin | 172 km (107 mi) | same time |
| Ocumare del Tuy | 230 km (143 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Venezuela
- Caracas
- Maracaibo
- Valencia
- Maracay
- Barquisimeto
- Ciudad Guayana
- Barcelona
- Maturin
- San Cristobal
- Cabimas
- Ciudad Bolivar
- Los Teques
- Cumana
- Merida
- Barinas
- Acarigua
- Coro
- Maiquetia
Questions people ask
What time zone is Puerto la Cruz in?
Puerto la Cruz is in the America/Caracas time zone, UTC−4, all year.
Does Puerto la Cruz have daylight saving time?
Puerto la Cruz doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC−4 all year.
Why isn't noon in Puerto la Cruz when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Puerto la Cruz's clocks follow a zone centred on 60.0° W, so on standard time they run about 19 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).