CET to VET Time Converter

Convert Central European Time (CET) to Venezuela Time (VET). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 6 hours behind.

Paris · Central European Time
08:46:24
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GMT+2 · UTC+02:00
Caracas · Venezuela Time
02:46:24
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GMT-4 · UTC-04:00

Convert a specific time

From: CET (Paris)
To: VET (Caracas)
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Daylight Saving status right now

CET (Central European Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-10-25
Offset shift
UTC+02:00 → UTC+01:00
VET (Venezuela Time)
Observes DST
No

Heads up: CET observes DST while VET does not. The 6-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when CET starts or ends DST.

When can CET and VET meet?

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CET
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Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in Paris (CET). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
2 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 15:00–16:00 CET (09:00–10:00 VET).

Hour-by-hour CET to VET conversion table

CET time (Paris)VET time (Caracas)Status
00:00 Wed18:00 TueOff-hours both sides
01:00 Wed19:00 TueOff-hours both sides
02:00 Wed20:00 TueOff-hours both sides
03:00 Wed21:00 TueOff-hours both sides
04:00 Wed22:00 TueOff-hours both sides
05:00 Wed23:00 TueOff-hours both sides
06:00 Wed00:00 WedOff-hours both sides
07:00 Wed01:00 WedOff-hours both sides
08:00 Wed02:00 WedOff-hours both sides
09:00 Wed03:00 WedCET working
10:00 Wed04:00 WedCET working
11:00 Wed05:00 WedCET working
12:00 Wed06:00 WedCET working
13:00 Wed07:00 WedCET working
14:00 Wed08:00 WedCET working
15:00 Wed09:00 WedBoth at work
16:00 Wed10:00 WedBoth at work
17:00 Wed11:00 WedVET working
18:00 Wed12:00 WedVET working
19:00 Wed13:00 WedVET working
20:00 Wed14:00 WedVET working
21:00 Wed15:00 WedVET working
22:00 Wed16:00 WedVET working
23:00 Wed17:00 WedOff-hours both sides

Times computed for today in each zone using the IANA time zone database. The conversion accounts for daylight saving time wherever applicable.

About these time zones

Central European Time (CET)
IANA identifier
Europe/Paris
Current UTC offset
UTC+02:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+2
Major cities in this zone
ParisLyonMarseille
Venezuela Time (VET)
IANA identifier
America/Caracas
Current UTC offset
UTC-04:00
Current abbreviation
GMT-4
Major cities in this zone
Caracas

Sun today in Paris and Caracas

Paris
Sunrise
06:13
Sunset
21:23
Solar noon
13:48
Daylight
15h 10m

Related converters

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Looking for local time? See time in Paris or time in Caracas.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between CET and VET right now?+
VET (Venezuela Time) is currently 6 hours behind CET (Central European Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does CET or VET observe daylight saving time?+
CET: observes daylight saving time. VET: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between CET and VET?+
The strongest overlap is 15:00–16:00 CET (09:00–10:00 VET), giving 2 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Caracas when it is 12:00 noon in Paris?+
When it is 12:00 Wed in Paris (CET), it is 06:00 Wed in Caracas (VET).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for CET and VET?+
CET maps to "Europe/Paris" in the IANA database. VET maps to "America/Caracas". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Paris ahead of or behind Caracas?+
Whether Paris (CET) is ahead of or behind Caracas (VET) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now VET is 6 hours behind CET. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for CET and VET?+
CET is UTC+02:00 (GMT+2) and VET is UTC-04:00 (GMT-4). Both offsets shift by one hour when the corresponding region enters or exits daylight saving time, so the live values on this page are the source of truth.
Can I schedule meetings during business hours for both CET and VET?+
Yes. There are 2 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 15:00–16:00 CET.