VET to GFT Time Converter

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

Caracas · Venezuela Time
15:51:50
Thursday, May 21, 2026
GMT-4 · UTC-04:00
Cayenne · French Guiana Time
16:51:50
Thursday, May 21, 2026
GMT-3 · UTC-03:00

Convert a specific time

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

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

When can VET and GFT meet?

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Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
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.
7 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 09:00–15:00 VET (10:00–16:00 GFT).

Hour-by-hour VET to GFT conversion table

VET time (Caracas)GFT time (Cayenne)Status
00:00 Thu01:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
01:00 Thu02:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
02:00 Thu03:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
03:00 Thu04:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
04:00 Thu05:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
05:00 Thu06:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
06:00 Thu07:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
07:00 Thu08:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
08:00 Thu09:00 ThuGFT working
09:00 Thu10:00 ThuBoth at work
10:00 Thu11:00 ThuBoth at work
11:00 Thu12:00 ThuBoth at work
12:00 Thu13:00 ThuBoth at work
13:00 Thu14:00 ThuBoth at work
14:00 Thu15:00 ThuBoth at work
15:00 Thu16:00 ThuBoth at work
16:00 Thu17:00 ThuVET working
17:00 Thu18:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
18:00 Thu19:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
19:00 Thu20:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
20:00 Thu21:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
21:00 Thu22:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
22:00 Thu23:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
23:00 Thu00:00 FriOff-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
French Guiana Time (GFT)
IANA identifier
America/Cayenne
Current UTC offset
UTC-03:00
Current abbreviation
GMT-3
Major cities in this zone
Cayenne

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between VET and GFT right now?+
GFT (French Guiana Time) is currently 1 hour ahead VET (Venezuela Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does VET or GFT observe daylight saving time?+
VET: does not observe daylight saving time. GFT: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between VET and GFT?+
The strongest overlap is 09:00–15:00 VET (10:00–16:00 GFT), giving 7 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Cayenne when it is 12:00 noon in Caracas?+
When it is 12:00 Thu in Caracas (VET), it is 13:00 Thu in Cayenne (GFT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for VET and GFT?+
VET maps to "America/Caracas" in the IANA database. GFT maps to "America/Cayenne". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Caracas ahead of or behind Cayenne?+
Whether Caracas (VET) is ahead of or behind Cayenne (GFT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now GFT is 1 hour ahead VET. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for VET and GFT?+
VET is UTC-04:00 (GMT-4) and GFT is UTC-03:00 (GMT-3). 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 GFT?+
Yes. There are 7 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 09:00–15:00 VET.