CRT to VET Time Converter

Convert Costa Rica Time (CRT) to Venezuela Time (VET). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 2 hours ahead.

San José · Costa Rica Time
02:06:09
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
CST · UTC-06:00
Caracas · Venezuela Time
04:06:09
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GMT-4 · UTC-04:00

Convert a specific time

From: CRT (San José)
To: VET (Caracas)
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Daylight Saving status right now

CRT (Costa Rica Time)
Observes DST
No
VET (Venezuela Time)
Observes DST
No

When can CRT and VET meet?

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Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in San José (CRT). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
6 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 09:00–14:00 CRT (11:00–16:00 VET).

Hour-by-hour CRT to VET conversion table

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

Costa Rica Time (CRT)
IANA identifier
America/Costa_Rica
Current UTC offset
UTC-06:00
Current abbreviation
CST
Major cities in this zone
San José
Venezuela Time (VET)
IANA identifier
America/Caracas
Current UTC offset
UTC-04:00
Current abbreviation
GMT-4
Major cities in this zone
Caracas

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Looking for local time? See time in San José or time in Caracas.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between CRT and VET right now?+
VET (Venezuela Time) is currently 2 hours ahead CRT (Costa Rica Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does CRT or VET observe daylight saving time?+
CRT: does not observe daylight saving time. VET: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between CRT and VET?+
The strongest overlap is 09:00–14:00 CRT (11:00–16:00 VET), giving 6 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Caracas when it is 12:00 noon in San José?+
When it is 12:00 Wed in San José (CRT), it is 14:00 Wed in Caracas (VET).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for CRT and VET?+
CRT maps to "America/Costa_Rica" 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 San José ahead of or behind Caracas?+
Whether San José (CRT) is ahead of or behind Caracas (VET) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now VET is 2 hours ahead CRT. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for CRT and VET?+
CRT is UTC-06:00 (CST) 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 CRT and VET?+
Yes. There are 6 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 09:00–14:00 CRT.