VET to EST Time Converter

Convert Venezuela Time (VET) to Eastern Standard Time (EST). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is same time.

Caracas · Venezuela Time
09:54:24
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GMT-4 · UTC-04:00
New York · Eastern Standard Time
09:54:24
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
EDT · UTC-04:00

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From: VET (Caracas)
To: EST (New York)
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Daylight Saving status right now

VET (Venezuela Time)
Observes DST
No
EST (Eastern Standard Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-11-01
Offset shift
UTC-04:00UTC-05:00

Heads up: EST observes DST while VET does not. The 0-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when EST starts or ends DST.

When can VET and EST meet?

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Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
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Columns are hours of the day in Caracas (VET). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
8 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 09:0016:00 VET (09:0016:00 EST).

Hour-by-hour VET to EST conversion table

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

Venezuela Time (VET)
IANA identifier
America/Caracas
Current UTC offset
UTC-04:00
Current abbreviation
GMT-4
Major cities in this zone
Caracas
Eastern Standard Time (EST)
IANA identifier
America/New_York
Current UTC offset
UTC-04:00
Current abbreviation
EDT
Major cities in this zone
New YorkMiamiAtlantaBostonPhiladelphia

Sun today in Caracas and New York

New York
Sunrise
05:42
Sunset
20:05
Solar noon
12:53
Daylight
14h 22m

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Looking for local time? See time in Caracas or time in New York.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between VET and EST right now?+
EST (Eastern Standard Time) is currently same time VET (Venezuela Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does VET or EST observe daylight saving time?+
VET: does not observe daylight saving time. EST: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between VET and EST?+
The strongest overlap is 09:00–16:00 VET (09:00–16:00 EST), giving 8 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in New York when it is 12:00 noon in Caracas?+
When it is 12:00 Wed in Caracas (VET), it is 12:00 Wed in New York (EST).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for VET and EST?+
VET maps to "America/Caracas" in the IANA database. EST maps to "America/New_York". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Caracas ahead of or behind New York?+
Whether Caracas (VET) is ahead of or behind New York (EST) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now EST is same time VET. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for VET and EST?+
VET is UTC-04:00 (GMT-4) and EST is UTC-04:00 (EDT). 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 VET and EST?+
Yes. There are 8 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 09:00–16:00 VET.