Time Difference Between Chicago and Caracas

The time difference between Chicago and Caracas is 1 hour. When it is 12:00 noon in Chicago, it is 13:00 in Caracas. Chicago uses the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-5), while Caracas uses America/Caracas (UTC-4).

Caracas is 1 hour ahead of Chicago — 1 hour
Chicago, United States
15:56:29
Thursday, March 26, 2026
UTC-5 · CDT (DST)
Caracas, Venezuela
16:56:29
Thursday, March 26, 2026
UTC-4 · -04

Time Zone Details: Chicago vs Caracas

Detail Chicago Caracas
Time Zone IDAmerica/ChicagoAmerica/Caracas
UTC OffsetUTC-5UTC-4
AbbreviationCDT-04
DST ActiveYes — currently observingNo
CountryUnited StatesVenezuela
RegionNorth AmericaSouth America

Best Time to Schedule a Call

There are 7 overlapping business hours between Chicago and Caracas (assuming 9:00–17:00 in each city). The ideal window for calls and meetings is:

09:00–16:00 in Chicago  =  10:00–17:00 in Caracas

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

Use this table to quickly convert any hour from Chicago time to Caracas time. Rows highlighted in green indicate overlapping business hours in both cities.

Chicago Caracas
00:00 01:00 Night
01:00 02:00 Night
02:00 03:00 Night
03:00 04:00 Night
04:00 05:00 Night
05:00 06:00 Night
06:00 07:00
07:00 08:00
08:00 09:00
09:00 10:00 Overlap
10:00 11:00 Overlap
11:00 12:00 Overlap
12:00 13:00 Overlap
13:00 14:00 Overlap
14:00 15:00 Overlap
15:00 16:00 Overlap
16:00 17:00
17:00 18:00
18:00 19:00
19:00 20:00
20:00 21:00
21:00 22:00
22:00 23:00 Night
23:00 00:00 (+1 day) Night

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Chicago is currently observing daylight saving time, while Caracas is on standard time. When Chicago switches back to standard time, the difference between these two cities will shift by 1 hour.

Practical Tips for Chicago–Caracas Scheduling

Compare Chicago and Caracas with Other Cities

From Chicago

From Caracas

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Chicago and Caracas?

The time difference is 1 hour. Caracas is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.

Does the time difference change during the year?

Yes. One of these cities observes DST while the other does not, so the difference shifts by 1 hour when DST begins or ends.

When is the best time to call from Chicago to Caracas?

The best window is between 09:00 and 16:00 Chicago time, which corresponds to 10:00–17:00 in Caracas. Both sides fall within normal business hours.

How do I convert Chicago time to Caracas time?

Add 1 hour to Chicago time to get Caracas time. Use the hour-by-hour table above for a quick reference.

Related Pages

For sunrise and sunset data, visit TheSunsetTimes.com. For detailed DST schedules, see DaylightSavingTime.info.