Caracas runs on UTC−4 every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Caracas and your time
Caracas at a glance
| Country | Venezuela |
|---|---|
| Region | Distrito Federal |
| Capital of | Venezuela |
| Time zone | America/Caracas |
| UTC offset now | UTC−4 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 10.49° N, 66.88° W |
Which time zone Caracas uses
Caracas follows the America/Caracas time zone and stays on UTC−4 all year. The tz database records no daylight saving time here since 1970.
As the capital of Venezuela, Caracas shares one clock with the whole country.
Clock changes in Caracas, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Caracas for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Caracas is
A 9:00 AM start in Caracas is 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 Caracas 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 and sunset in Caracas
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Day length barely moves in Caracas, from 11 hours 31 minutes to 12 hours 44 minutes. Sunrise and sunset shift by less than an hour across the year.
Daylight through the year in Caracas
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:32 AM | 6:38 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:07 AM | 6:52 PM | 12 h 44 min |
| September equinox | September 22 | 6:17 AM | 6:24 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 6:40 AM | 6:11 PM | 11 h 31 min |
Clock time and sun time in Caracas
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Caracas: solar noon falls at about 12:30 PM on standard time.
Places close to Caracas
All the places listed below keep the same time as Caracas.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catia La Mar | 21 km (13 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Los Teques | 24 km (15 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Guarenas | 28 km (18 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Cúa | 36 km (22 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Santa Teresa del Tuy | 37 km (23 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ocumare | 43 km (27 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| La Victoria | 57 km (36 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Turmero | 71 km (44 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Caracas 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 Caracas
- Convert a time to or from Caracas: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Caracas to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Caracas and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Caracas in?
Caracas uses the America/Caracas time zone, which is UTC−4 all year.
Does Caracas use daylight saving time?
No. Caracas stays on UTC−4 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Caracas and London?
Caracas is 4 hours behind London in January and 5 hours behind London in July, because London moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Caracas does not.
How long is the longest day in Caracas?
About 12 hours 44 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 11 hours 31 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.