Barcelona keeps UTC−4 all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Barcelona and your time
Barcelona at a glance
| Country | Venezuela |
|---|---|
| Region | Anzoátegui |
| Time zone | America/Caracas |
| UTC offset now | UTC−4 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 10.14° N, 64.69° W |
Time zone in Barcelona
Barcelona follows the America/Caracas time zone and stays on UTC−4 all year. The tz database records no daylight saving time here since 1970.
All of Venezuela keeps the same time, so Barcelona reads the same clock as Caracas.
Clock changes in Barcelona, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Barcelona for 2026 or 2027.
Barcelona time compared with major cities
Take 9:00 AM in Barcelona: the clock reads 1:00 PM in London, 12:00 AM (next day) in Sydney and 5:00 AM in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | Same time | 7 h |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 4 h behind | 4 h behind | 3 h behind | 4 h |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 4 h ahead | 4 h ahead | 5 h ahead | 4 h |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 5 h ahead | 5 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 3 h |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 8 h ahead | 8 h ahead | 8 h ahead | None |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 9 h 30 min ahead | 9 h 30 min ahead | 9 h 30 min ahead | None |
| Singapore | --:-- | 12 h ahead | 12 h ahead | 12 h ahead | None |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 13 h ahead | 13 h ahead | 13 h ahead | None |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 15 h ahead | 15 h ahead | 14 h ahead | None |
| UTC | --:-- | 4 h ahead | 4 h ahead | 4 h ahead | 4 h |
Barcelona never changes its clocks, but many of these cities do. Where the January and July columns disagree, the gap shifts when the other city moves to or from daylight saving time.
Shared office hours counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Sunrise, sunset and day length in Barcelona
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Close to the equator, days in Barcelona last between 11 hours 32 minutes and 12 hours 43 minutes, so evenings get dark at about the same time all year.
Daylight through the year in Barcelona
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:23 AM | 6:30 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:59 AM | 6:42 PM | 12 h 43 min |
| September equinox | September 22 | 6:08 AM | 6:15 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 6:31 AM | 6:03 PM | 11 h 32 min |
Clock time and sun time in Barcelona
Barcelona lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:20 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Places close to Barcelona
All the places listed below keep the same time as Barcelona.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cumaná | 66 km (41 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Anaco | 83 km (51 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Porlamar | 128 km (79 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| El Tigre | 147 km (91 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Carúpano | 167 km (104 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Maturín | 170 km (106 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Valle de la Pascua | 177 km (110 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Guarenas | 215 km (133 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Barcelona today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
More cities in Venezuela
All time zones and cities in Venezuela
Tools for time in Barcelona
- Convert a time to or from Barcelona: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Barcelona to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Barcelona and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Barcelona in?
Barcelona uses the America/Caracas time zone, which is UTC−4 all year.
Does Barcelona use daylight saving time?
No. Barcelona stays on UTC−4 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Barcelona and London?
Barcelona is 4 hours behind London in January and 5 hours behind London in July, because London moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Barcelona does not.
Is Barcelona on the same time as Caracas?
Yes. Barcelona and Caracas both use UTC−4 right now.
How long is the longest day in Barcelona?
About 12 hours 43 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 11 hours 32 minutes of daylight.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.