Time Difference Between Hong Kong and Caracas

The time difference between Hong Kong and Caracas is 12 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in Hong Kong, it is 00:00 in Caracas. Hong Kong uses the Asia/Hong_Kong time zone (UTC+8), while Caracas uses America/Caracas (UTC-4).

Caracas is 12 hours behind Hong Kong — 12 hours
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
04:59:06
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+8 · HKT
Caracas, Venezuela
16:59:06
Thursday, March 26, 2026
UTC-4 · -04

Time Zone Details: Hong Kong vs Caracas

Detail Hong Kong Caracas
Time Zone IDAsia/Hong_KongAmerica/Caracas
UTC OffsetUTC+8UTC-4
AbbreviationHKT-04
DST ActiveNoNo
CountryHong KongVenezuela
RegionAsiaSouth America

Best Time to Schedule a Call

With a 12 hours gap, there is no standard business-hours overlap between Hong Kong and Caracas. One party will need to adjust their schedule. Early mornings in Hong Kong or late evenings in Caracas tend to be the most practical compromise.

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

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

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

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Neither Hong Kong nor Caracas is currently observing daylight saving time. If either city observes DST, the time difference will change by 1 hour when DST begins or ends. Always double-check before scheduling across these time zones during March–April and October–November.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Hong Kong and Caracas?

The time difference is 12 hours. Caracas is 12 hours behind Hong Kong.

Does the time difference change during the year?

It can. If either Hong Kong or Caracas observes daylight saving time, the gap will shift by 1 hour during the transition periods (typically March–April and October–November).

When is the best time to call from Hong Kong to Caracas?

There is no ideal window during standard business hours. Consider scheduling at the edges — early morning for the city that is ahead and late afternoon for the city that is behind.

How do I convert Hong Kong time to Caracas time?

Subtract 12 hours from Hong Kong 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.