Barquisimeto runs on UTC−4 every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Barquisimeto and your time
Barquisimeto at a glance
| Country | Venezuela |
|---|---|
| Region | Lara |
| Time zone | America/Caracas |
| UTC offset now | UTC−4 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 10.06° N, 69.36° W |
Barquisimeto time zone and clock changes
Local time in Barquisimeto is UTC−4 year round, under the America/Caracas rules. Clocks have not changed for the seasons here since at least 1970.
All of Venezuela keeps the same time, so Barquisimeto reads the same clock as Caracas.
Clock changes in Barquisimeto, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Barquisimeto for 2026 or 2027.
Barquisimeto time compared with major cities
Take 9:00 AM in Barquisimeto: 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 |
Because Barquisimeto keeps one offset all year, any change in the gap comes from the other city’s daylight saving time. Compare the January and July columns.
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 Barquisimeto
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Close to the equator, days in Barquisimeto 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 Barquisimeto
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:42 AM | 6:48 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:18 AM | 7:01 PM | 12 h 43 min |
| September equinox | September 22 | 6:27 AM | 6:33 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 6:49 AM | 6:22 PM | 11 h 32 min |
Clock time and sun time in Barquisimeto
Barquisimeto lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:35 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Places close to Barquisimeto
All the places listed below keep the same time as Barquisimeto.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yaritagua | 26 km (16 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Acarigua | 59 km (37 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| San Felipe | 74 km (46 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Carora | 80 km (50 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| San Carlos | 95 km (59 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Tinaquillo | 116 km (72 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Guanare | 121 km (75 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Valencia | 149 km (93 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Barquisimeto today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Barquisimeto in?
Barquisimeto uses the America/Caracas time zone, which is UTC−4 all year.
Does Barquisimeto use daylight saving time?
No. Barquisimeto stays on UTC−4 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Barquisimeto and London?
Barquisimeto is 4 hours behind London in January and 5 hours behind London in July, because London moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Barquisimeto does not.
Is Barquisimeto on the same time as Caracas?
Yes. Barquisimeto and Caracas both use UTC−4 right now.
How long is the longest day in Barquisimeto?
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.