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Exact Current Time in Venezuela
The current time in Venezuela follows a single official time zone, known as Venezuela Standard Time (VET).
Unlike many other countries, Venezuela’s time zone is unique because it has a UTC offset of −4:00, which sets it slightly apart from neighboring regions.
Venezuela does not observe Daylight Saving Time (DST). The time remains constant throughout the year, which simplifies scheduling for travelers and businesses.
You can also check the current time page for a global world clock, or use our time converter tool to compare Venezuela’s time with other countries.
👉 The standard time zone used for this page is:
IANA Time Zone:
America/CaracasUTC Offset: UTC −4
Venezuela Time Zone
Venezuela uses only one official time zone nationwide:
| Time Zone | Name | UTC Offset | Example City |
|---|---|---|---|
| VET | Venezuela Standard Time | UTC −4 | Caracas |
This single time zone system ensures uniformity across the country, making coordination easy.
Daylight Saving Time in Venezuela
🇻🇪 DST: ❌ Not observed
Venezuela does not use Daylight Saving Time.
Time remains fixed at UTC −4 all year.
This stable structure makes it easy to plan flights, business meetings, or virtual calls without seasonal changes.
Popular Cities in Venezuela & Their Time
| City | Time Zone | UTC Offset |
|---|---|---|
| Caracas | Venezuela Standard Time | UTC −4 |
| Maracaibo | Venezuela Standard Time | UTC −4 |
| Valencia | Venezuela Standard Time | UTC −4 |
| Barquisimeto | Venezuela Standard Time | UTC −4 |
| Maracay | Venezuela Standard Time | UTC −4 |
All major Venezuelan cities follow the same time zone, ensuring consistent local time nationwide.
Quick Facts About Venezuela Time
🕓 Number of Time Zones: 1
🏙 Capital City: Caracas
🌐 IANA Time Zone ID:
America/Caracas🕐 Default Time Zone: Venezuela Standard Time (VET)
🌞 DST Observed: No
🕓 UTC Offset: UTC −4
Venezuela’s unique UTC offset and consistent time zone make it easy to follow and reliable for international coordination.
For more information, visit 👉 Time in Venezuela — Wikipedia
FAQs
QHow many time zones does Venezuela have?
Venezuela uses only one time zone nationwide — UTC −4.
QDoes Venezuela observe Daylight Saving Time?
No, Venezuela does not use DST. The time remains the same all year.
QWhat is the official time zone of Venezuela?
The official time zone is Venezuela Standard Time (VET), UTC −4.
QWhich city represents Venezuela’s national time?
Caracas, the capital, represents the country’s official time zone.
QWhat is the IANA time zone ID for Venezuela?
The IANA time zone ID is America/Caracas.