Maracaibo keeps UTC−4 all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Maracaibo and your time
Maracaibo at a glance
| Country | Venezuela |
|---|---|
| Region | Zulia |
| Time zone | America/Caracas |
| UTC offset now | UTC−4 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 10.64° N, 71.61° W |
Time zone in Maracaibo
Local time in Maracaibo is UTC−4 year round, under the America/Caracas rules. Clocks have not changed for the seasons here since at least 1970.
Maracaibo is on the same time as the rest of Venezuela, including the capital, Caracas.
Clock changes in Maracaibo, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Maracaibo for 2026 or 2027.
Maracaibo time compared with major cities
Take 9:00 AM in Maracaibo: 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 |
Maracaibo 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 and sunset in Maracaibo
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Being in the tropics, Maracaibo sees little change in day length: the longest day (12 hours 45 minutes) is only 1 hour 15 minutes longer than the shortest (11 hours 30 minutes). Sunrise stays between 6:23 AM and 7:10 AM all year.
Daylight through the year in Maracaibo
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:51 AM | 6:57 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:26 AM | 7:11 PM | 12 h 45 min |
| September equinox | September 22 | 6:36 AM | 6:42 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 6:59 AM | 6:30 PM | 11 h 30 min |
Clock time and sun time in Maracaibo
The clock in Maracaibo runs ahead of the sun. Solar noon, the moment the sun is highest, comes at about 12:45 PM on standard time. That is why sunrise and sunset both come late here.
Cities near Maracaibo
Only 107 km (66 mi) away, Maicao in Colombia is 1 hour behind Maracaibo. Crossing between the two means resetting your watch.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Concepción | 25 km (16 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Cabimas | 32 km (20 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ciudad Ojeda | 59 km (36 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Maicao (Colombia) | 107 km (66 mi) | --:-- | 1 h behind |
| Machiques | 122 km (76 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Riohacha (Colombia) | 173 km (108 mi) | --:-- | 1 h behind |
| Carora | 175 km (109 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Valledupar (Colombia) | 181 km (112 mi) | --:-- | 1 h behind |
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Maracaibo today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
More cities in Venezuela
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Plan around the time in Maracaibo
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Maracaibo in?
Maracaibo uses the America/Caracas time zone, which is UTC−4 all year.
Does Maracaibo use daylight saving time?
No. Maracaibo stays on UTC−4 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Maracaibo and London?
Maracaibo is 4 hours behind London in January and 5 hours behind London in July, because London moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Maracaibo does not.
Is Maracaibo on the same time as Caracas?
Yes. Maracaibo and Caracas both use UTC−4 right now.
How long is the longest day in Maracaibo?
About 12 hours 45 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 11 hours 30 minutes of daylight.
Why is the sun not highest at noon in Maracaibo?
Clock time follows the time zone, not the sun. Maracaibo lies west of the line its offset is based on, so solar noon comes at about 12:45 PM on standard time.
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.