Current Date And Time In Caracas, Venezuela
Saturday, 15 August 2026
02:13:58 VET
State: Distrito Federal
Currency: Venezuelan Bolívar (VEF)
Timezone: UTC -04:00 (VET)
Population: 3,000,000
District: Municipio Libertador
Explore the interactive satellite map of Caracas, a city in Distrito Federal, Venezuela, located in South America. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Caracas — all essential for geographic navigation, logistics planning, GIS integration and location intelligence workflows. View the live satellite map to explore terrain, streets and urban structure of Caracas.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into South America • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for Venezuela operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 10.488° N | 66.8792° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 10.488 | -66.8792 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 10° 29' 17" N | 66° 52' 45" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 10° 29.2806' N | 66° 52.7514' W |
| City | Caracas |
| State | Distrito Federal |
| Country | Venezuela |
| Continent | South America |
| District | Municipio Libertador |
| Time Zone | -04:00 |
| Founded | 1567-08-04 |
| Population | 3,000,000 |
| Area (km²) | 776.00 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 299.62 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 3,865.98 /km² |
| Elevation | 887 m / 2,910 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 10.488, -66.8792 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Caracas to each nearby city, calculated using the Haversine formula. Estimated travel time is based on a standard drive speed of 60 km/h. Use this data for delivery routing, courier zoning and last-mile logistics planning around Distrito Federal.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caricuao | Distrito Federal | SW | 13 km | 8 mi | ~13m | 🗺 View |
| Chacao | Miranda | E | 3 km | 2 mi | ~3m | 🗺 View |
Note: Distances are straight-line (great-circle) between city centers. Actual road distances and travel times will vary based on route and traffic conditions.
Some cities listed above (particularly those on islands or across large water bodies) may not be reachable by direct road — ferry or air travel may be required for those destinations.
Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in Distrito Federal, the home state of Caracas, along with each city's aerial distance from Caracas, Distrito Federal's state capital. Handy reference data for routing, delivery zone mapping and GIS software.
| City Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caricuao | 10.4334° N | -66.9831° W | 976 m | 13 km | 🗺 View Map |
Maiquetía Simón Bolívar International Airport IATA: CCS 18 km (11 mi) from Caracas |
The exact GPS location of Caracas gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Distrito Federal. These coordinates power satellite-based navigation, geofencing for local delivery fleets, sales territory boundaries and proximity checks for a new store or branch opening. All three coordinate formats — DD, DMS and DDM — are listed above for direct use across mapping tools. › Compare Distrito Federal state-level map data
Decimal Degrees (DD) is the standard format used across web mapping APIs and dispatch software. DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) shows up in surveying records, printed maps and older GPS hardware still used by field crews. DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) is the go-to format for marine and aviation navigation. All three formats for Caracas are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Caracas lets you check street layout, building density, land use and access roads before committing to a decision. Real estate teams use it to scout plots and assess neighborhood growth. Field service and utility crews use it to plan site visits, coverage zones and installation routes ahead of time. › View the full Venezuela map
Caracas sits within Distrito Federal, Venezuela, in the South America region. Its position relative to other cities shapes trade flow, transport access and local market reach. Location intelligence from this mapping data supports territory planning, competitor proximity analysis and coverage-gap research. › Explore nearby cities
Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Caracas for last-mile delivery routing, warehouse placement analysis and freight corridor optimization. The city center provides a reliable starting point for distance calculations, zone pricing models and delivery time estimates across Distrito Federal. › Browse every city in Distrito Federal
Coordinates for Caracas in WGS84 decimal format are compatible with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, Mapbox, ESRI ArcGIS and all major mapping platforms. Use them for geofencing, distance-based search, map overlays and location-based dashboards. Also useful for CRM territory assignment, field service scheduling and emergency response coordination in Venezuela. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Caracas are latitude 10.488° and longitude -66.8792°. In directional format: 10.488° N, 66.8792° W. These coordinates mark the center of Caracas in Distrito Federal and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Caracas is a city in Distrito Federal, Venezuela, on the continent of South America. It falls within Municipio Libertador. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Caracas sits at: Latitude 10° 29' 17" N and Longitude 66° 52' 45" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Caracas has a population of approximately 3,000,000 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Distrito Federal.
The interactive satellite map of Caracas is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 10.488, -66.8792 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Caracas in Distrito Federal. For broader context, explore the Distrito Federal state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Caracas is Maiquetía Simón Bolívar International Airport (CCS), roughly 18 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Caracas sits at an elevation of approximately 887 meters (2,910 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Distrito Federal.
The closest cities to Caracas include Caricuao, Chacao. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Caracas, sunrise is at 06:16 AM and sunset is at 06:47 PM, giving a day length of 12h 30m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Caracas's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Caracas is approximately 1,168 km (725 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 7,321 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Caracas — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Sarongan, Indonesia, roughly 235 km from the true antipode. Since about 71% of the Earth's surface is ocean, most antipodal points land in open water rather than on a named city.
