CST to VET Time Converter

Convert Central Standard Time (CST) to Venezuela Time (VET). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 1 hour ahead.

Chicago · Central Standard Time
13:18:07
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
CDT · UTC-05:00
Caracas · Venezuela Time
14:18:07
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GMT-4 · UTC-04:00

Convert a specific time

From: CST (Chicago)
To: VET (Caracas)
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Daylight Saving status right now

CST (Central Standard Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-11-01
Offset shift
UTC-05:00 → UTC-06:00
VET (Venezuela Time)
Observes DST
No

Heads up: CST observes DST while VET does not. The 1-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when CST starts or ends DST.

When can CST and VET meet?

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

Hour-by-hour CST to VET conversion table

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

Central Standard Time (CST)
IANA identifier
America/Chicago
Current UTC offset
UTC-05:00
Current abbreviation
CDT
Major cities in this zone
ChicagoHoustonDallasAustinNew Orleans
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 Chicago and Caracas

Chicago
Sunrise
05:33
Sunset
20:02
Solar noon
12:48
Daylight
14h 28m

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between CST and VET right now?+
VET (Venezuela Time) is currently 1 hour ahead CST (Central Standard Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does CST or VET observe daylight saving time?+
CST: observes daylight saving time. VET: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between CST and VET?+
The strongest overlap is 09:00–15:00 CST (10:00–16:00 VET), giving 7 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Caracas when it is 12:00 noon in Chicago?+
When it is 12:00 Wed in Chicago (CST), it is 13:00 Wed in Caracas (VET).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for CST and VET?+
CST maps to "America/Chicago" 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 Chicago ahead of or behind Caracas?+
Whether Chicago (CST) is ahead of or behind Caracas (VET) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now VET is 1 hour ahead CST. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for CST and VET?+
CST is UTC-05:00 (CDT) 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 CST and VET?+
Yes. There are 7 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 09:00–15:00 CST.