VET to IRST Time Converter

Convert Venezuela Time (VET) to Irish Standard Time (IRST). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 5 hours ahead.

Caracas · Venezuela Time
12:17:40
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
GMT-4 · UTC-04:00
Dublin · Irish Standard Time
17:17:40
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
GMT+1 · UTC+01:00

Convert a specific time

From: VET (Caracas)
To: IRST (Dublin)
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Daylight Saving status right now

VET (Venezuela Time)
Observes DST
No
IRST (Irish Standard Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-10-25
Offset shift
UTC+01:00 → UTC+00:00

Heads up: IRST observes DST while VET does not. The 5-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when IRST starts or ends DST.

When can VET and IRST 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.
3 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 09:00–11:00 VET (14:00–16:00 IRST).

Hour-by-hour VET to IRST conversion table

VET time (Caracas)IRST time (Dublin)Status
00:00 Tue05:00 TueOff-hours both sides
01:00 Tue06:00 TueOff-hours both sides
02:00 Tue07:00 TueOff-hours both sides
03:00 Tue08:00 TueOff-hours both sides
04:00 Tue09:00 TueIRST working
05:00 Tue10:00 TueIRST working
06:00 Tue11:00 TueIRST working
07:00 Tue12:00 TueIRST working
08:00 Tue13:00 TueIRST working
09:00 Tue14:00 TueBoth at work
10:00 Tue15:00 TueBoth at work
11:00 Tue16:00 TueBoth at work
12:00 Tue17:00 TueVET working
13:00 Tue18:00 TueVET working
14:00 Tue19:00 TueVET working
15:00 Tue20:00 TueVET working
16:00 Tue21:00 TueVET working
17:00 Tue22:00 TueOff-hours both sides
18:00 Tue23:00 TueOff-hours both sides
19:00 Tue00:00 WedOff-hours both sides
20:00 Tue01:00 WedOff-hours both sides
21:00 Tue02:00 WedOff-hours both sides
22:00 Tue03:00 WedOff-hours both sides
23:00 Tue04:00 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
Irish Standard Time (IRST)
IANA identifier
Europe/Dublin
Current UTC offset
UTC+01:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+1
Major cities in this zone
Dublin

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between VET and IRST right now?+
IRST (Irish Standard Time) is currently 5 hours 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 IRST observe daylight saving time?+
VET: does not observe daylight saving time. IRST: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between VET and IRST?+
The strongest overlap is 09:00–11:00 VET (14:00–16:00 IRST), giving 3 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Dublin when it is 12:00 noon in Caracas?+
When it is 12:00 Tue in Caracas (VET), it is 17:00 Tue in Dublin (IRST).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for VET and IRST?+
VET maps to "America/Caracas" in the IANA database. IRST maps to "Europe/Dublin". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Caracas ahead of or behind Dublin?+
Whether Caracas (VET) is ahead of or behind Dublin (IRST) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now IRST is 5 hours 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 IRST?+
VET is UTC-04:00 (GMT-4) and IRST is UTC+01:00 (GMT+1). 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 IRST?+
Yes. There are 3 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 09:00–11:00 VET.