GFT to VET Time Converter

Convert French Guiana Time (GFT) to Venezuela Time (VET). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 1 hour behind.

Cayenne · French Guiana Time
15:54:20
Thursday, May 14, 2026
GMT-3 · UTC-03:00
Caracas · Venezuela Time
14:54:20
Thursday, May 14, 2026
GMT-4 · UTC-04:00

Convert a specific time

From: GFT (Cayenne)
To: VET (Caracas)
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Daylight Saving status right now

GFT (French Guiana Time)
Observes DST
No
VET (Venezuela Time)
Observes DST
No

When can GFT 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 Cayenne (GFT). 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: 10:00–16:00 GFT (09:00–15:00 VET).

Hour-by-hour GFT to VET conversion table

GFT time (Cayenne)VET time (Caracas)Status
00:00 Thu23:00 WedOff-hours both sides
01:00 Thu00:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
02:00 Thu01:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
03:00 Thu02:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
04:00 Thu03:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
05:00 Thu04:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
06:00 Thu05:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
07:00 Thu06:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
08:00 Thu07:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
09:00 Thu08:00 ThuGFT working
10:00 Thu09:00 ThuBoth at work
11:00 Thu10:00 ThuBoth at work
12:00 Thu11:00 ThuBoth at work
13:00 Thu12:00 ThuBoth at work
14:00 Thu13:00 ThuBoth at work
15:00 Thu14:00 ThuBoth at work
16:00 Thu15:00 ThuBoth at work
17:00 Thu16:00 ThuVET working
18:00 Thu17:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
19:00 Thu18:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
20:00 Thu19:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
21:00 Thu20:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
22:00 Thu21:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
23:00 Thu22:00 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

French Guiana Time (GFT)
IANA identifier
America/Cayenne
Current UTC offset
UTC-03:00
Current abbreviation
GMT-3
Major cities in this zone
Cayenne
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 Cayenne or time in Caracas.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between GFT and VET right now?+
VET (Venezuela Time) is currently 1 hour behind GFT (French Guiana Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does GFT or VET observe daylight saving time?+
GFT: does not observe daylight saving time. VET: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between GFT and VET?+
The strongest overlap is 10:00–16:00 GFT (09:00–15:00 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 Cayenne?+
When it is 12:00 Thu in Cayenne (GFT), it is 11:00 Thu in Caracas (VET).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for GFT and VET?+
GFT maps to "America/Cayenne" 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 Cayenne ahead of or behind Caracas?+
Whether Cayenne (GFT) is ahead of or behind Caracas (VET) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now VET is 1 hour behind GFT. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for GFT and VET?+
GFT is UTC-03:00 (GMT-3) 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 GFT and VET?+
Yes. There are 7 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 10:00–16:00 GFT.