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Time Difference: Caracas to New York

🇻🇪CaracasUTC-4
vs
🇺🇸New YorkUTC-5
🇻🇪
Caracas, Venezuela
Sat, May 30
🇺🇸
New York, US
Sat, May 30

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Time Difference
0 hours
Caracas and New York are in the same timezone

Caracas vs New York timezone guide

Caracas (Venezuela) uses the America/Caracas timezone at UTC-4, while New York (US) uses America/New_York at UTC-5. This means New York is 1 hour behind Caracas (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Caracas and New York

Standard 9-to-5 working hours overlap by 8 hours per day. The shared window is 9am5pm in Caracas, which is 9am5pm in New York. Schedule recurring meetings inside that window and both teams stay inside standard working hours.

Hour-by-hour planner

CaracasNew YorkStatus
6am6amCaracas early, New York early
7am7amCaracas early, New York early
8am8amCaracas early, New York early
9am9amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
10am10amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
11am11amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
12pm12pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
1pm1pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
2pm2pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
3pm3pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
4pm4pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
5pm5pmCaracas evening, New York evening
6pm6pmCaracas evening, New York evening
7pm7pmCaracas evening, New York evening
8pm8pmCaracas evening, New York evening
9pm9pmCaracas evening, New York evening
10pm10pmCaracas late evening, New York late evening

Green = standard working hours (9 AM – 5 PM). Amber = early (6–9 AM). Orange = evening (5–10 PM). Grey = asleep or late.

Daylight saving time between Caracas and New York

New York observes daylight saving time, but Caracas does not. That means the difference between the two cities changes seasonally — by one hour, around New York's transition dates.

  • Dec 31 Mar 8Caracas is 1 hour ahead New York
  • Mar 8 Nov 1Caracas is the same time
  • Nov 1 Dec 31Caracas is 1 hour ahead New York

Distance between Caracas and New York

Great-circle distance
3,433 km
Direct flight time
~5h 2m

Caracas and New York are 3,433 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~5h 2m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Caracas and New York?
The current time difference is 0 hours. Caracas and New York are currently at the same time.
Is Caracas ahead of New York?
Caracas and New York are currently at the same time.
What time is it in New York when it's 9 AM in Caracas?
When it's 9 AM in Caracas, it's 9am in New York.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Caracas and New York?
The best window is 9am–5pm in Caracas, which is 9am–5pm in New York. That's 8 hours where both teams are inside standard 9-to-5 working hours.
Do Caracas and New York observe daylight saving time?
New York observes daylight saving time, but Caracas does not — the difference between the two cities changes by one hour around the DST transition dates.
How far apart are Caracas and New York?
Caracas and New York are 3,433 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 5 hours 2 minutes.