Time Difference Between New York and Caracas

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

Caracas is 1 hour ahead of New York — 1 hour
New York, United States
11:57:03
Saturday, November 7, 2026
UTC-5 · EST
↔
Caracas, Venezuela
12:57:03
Saturday, November 7, 2026
UTC-4 · -04

Time Zone Details: New York vs Caracas

Detail New York Caracas
Time Zone IDAmerica/New_YorkAmerica/Caracas
UTC OffsetUTC-5UTC-4
AbbreviationEST-04
DST ActiveNoNo
CountryUnited StatesVenezuela
RegionNorth AmericaSouth America

Best Time to Schedule a Call

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

09:00–16:00 in New York  =  10:00–17:00 in Caracas

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

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

New York 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

Neither New York 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 New York and Caracas?

The time difference is 1 hour. Caracas is 1 hour ahead of New York.

Does the time difference change during the year?

It can. If either New York 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 New York to Caracas?

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

How do I convert New York time to Caracas time?

Add 1 hour to New York 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.