VET to MDT2 Time Converter

Convert Venezuela Time (VET) to Madagascar Time (MDT2). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 7 hours ahead.

Caracas · Venezuela Time
11:47:55
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
GMT-4 · UTC-04:00
Antananarivo · Madagascar Time
18:47:55
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
GMT+3 · UTC+03:00

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From: VET (Caracas)
To: MDT2 (Antananarivo)
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Daylight Saving status right now

VET (Venezuela Time)
Observes DST
No
MDT2 (Madagascar Time)
Observes DST
No

When can VET and MDT2 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.
1 hour of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 09:0009:00 VET (16:0016:00 MDT2).

Hour-by-hour VET to MDT2 conversion table

VET time (Caracas)MDT2 time (Antananarivo)Status
00:00 Tue07:00 TueOff-hours both sides
01:00 Tue08:00 TueOff-hours both sides
02:00 Tue09:00 TueMDT2 working
03:00 Tue10:00 TueMDT2 working
04:00 Tue11:00 TueMDT2 working
05:00 Tue12:00 TueMDT2 working
06:00 Tue13:00 TueMDT2 working
07:00 Tue14:00 TueMDT2 working
08:00 Tue15:00 TueMDT2 working
09:00 Tue16:00 TueBoth at work
10:00 Tue17:00 TueVET working
11:00 Tue18:00 TueVET working
12:00 Tue19:00 TueVET working
13:00 Tue20:00 TueVET working
14:00 Tue21:00 TueVET working
15:00 Tue22:00 TueVET working
16:00 Tue23:00 TueVET working
17:00 Tue00:00 WedOff-hours both sides
18:00 Tue01:00 WedOff-hours both sides
19:00 Tue02:00 WedOff-hours both sides
20:00 Tue03:00 WedOff-hours both sides
21:00 Tue04:00 WedOff-hours both sides
22:00 Tue05:00 WedOff-hours both sides
23:00 Tue06:00 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
Madagascar Time (MDT2)
IANA identifier
Indian/Antananarivo
Current UTC offset
UTC+03:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+3
Major cities in this zone
Antananarivo

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between VET and MDT2 right now?+
MDT2 (Madagascar Time) is currently 7 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 MDT2 observe daylight saving time?+
VET: does not observe daylight saving time. MDT2: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between VET and MDT2?+
The strongest overlap is 09:00–09:00 VET (16:00–16:00 MDT2), giving 1 hour when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Antananarivo when it is 12:00 noon in Caracas?+
When it is 12:00 Tue in Caracas (VET), it is 19:00 Tue in Antananarivo (MDT2).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for VET and MDT2?+
VET maps to "America/Caracas" in the IANA database. MDT2 maps to "Indian/Antananarivo". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Caracas ahead of or behind Antananarivo?+
Whether Caracas (VET) is ahead of or behind Antananarivo (MDT2) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now MDT2 is 7 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 MDT2?+
VET is UTC-04:00 (GMT-4) and MDT2 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 MDT2?+
Yes. There are 1 hour of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 09:00–09:00 VET.