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Current Date And Time In Caracas, Venezuela

Tuesday, 28 July 2026
05:52:27 VET
Currency: Venezuelan Bolívar (VEF)
Timezone: UTC -04:00 (VET)
Population: 3,000,000
District: Municipio Libertador

✈️ Caracas, Distrito Federal, Venezuela - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Caracas, Distrito Federal, Venezuela using verified regional travel data — plug socket types, voltage and frequency ratings, local emergency numbers, road traffic direction, country calling code and internet domain. A ready-to-use reference for field teams, travel planners, device shippers, remote workers and regional managers handling on-ground operations in Caracas.

Why It Matters: Arriving in Caracas with the wrong plug adapter can damage your devices beyond repair. Dialling the wrong emergency number wastes critical response time. Driving on the wrong side of the road is a direct safety hazard. This verified regional data helps you prepare fully before reaching Caracas — so every trip, deployment or shipment runs without a hitch.

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Venezuela, which includes Caracas, follow Right-hand traffic — check road rules for Venezuela before hiring a car, planning a road trip or deploying a commercial vehicle fleet in the region. This section also covers Venezuela's time zone -04:00, country calling code +58 (exit prefix 00) and country internet domain .VE. Key reference for travel coordinators, fleet managers, delivery planners and field staff running ground operations in Caracas.

AttributeValue
🚗 Driving Side➡️ Right side of road
⏰ Time Zone(s)-04:00
📞 Country Calling Code+58
☎️ International Exit Prefix00
🌐 Internet Domain.VE

🚨 Emergency Numbers

Active emergency contact numbers for Venezuela — police 911, ambulance 911, fire brigade 911, general emergency 911. Store these in your phone before you reach Caracas. In a real crisis, calling the wrong number delays help by critical minutes. These contacts are relied upon by corporate travel coordinators, health and safety officers, on-ground field staff and expat support teams as part of pre-deployment safety planning and duty-of-care procedures in Caracas.

🚔
Police
911
🚑
Ambulance
911
🚒
Fire
911
📞
General
911

📊 Venezuela At A Glance

Key United Nations development indicators for Venezuela — a fast read on healthcare quality, education level and economic strength of the country you are visiting.

🌟
HDI Score
0.691
Medium
👤
Life Expectancy
72.7
years
📚
Literacy Rate
97.2%
adults 15+
💰
GDP Per Capita
$4,218
USD / year
💼
Unemployment
5.3%
of labour force

📊 Source: UNDP / World Bank country indicators. See the full Venezuela development profile.

✈️ Nearest Airports

Airports closest to Caracas for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Caracas
Regional Airport
Generalissimo Francisco de Miranda Air Base
Caracas, VE
4
km away

📍 Each distance is measured from the location center named in that row — Caracas's exact coordinates, or Caracas's coordinates for the capital-airport entry.

✈️ How Far Is Caracas From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Caracas to the world's major travel hubs, with an estimated non-stop flight time for each route. Sorted nearest first — a quick reference for comparing route options, layover planning and rough journey budgeting before checking live fares.

CityDistance (km)Distance (mi)Est. Flight Time
New York (United States)3,433 km2,133 mi~ 4h 47m
Toronto (Canada)3,880 km2,411 mi~ 5h 19m
Los Angeles (United States)5,823 km3,618 mi~ 7h 36m
London (United Kingdom)7,496 km4,658 mi~ 9h 34m
Paris (France)7,617 km4,733 mi~ 9h 43m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)12,601 km7,830 mi~ 15h 34m
Auckland (New Zealand)13,218 km8,213 mi~ 16h 18m
Tokyo (Japan)14,175 km8,808 mi~ 17h 26m
Sydney (Australia)15,353 km9,540 mi~ 18h 49m
Singapore (Singapore)18,344 km11,398 mi~ 22h 20m

✈ Flight times are estimates for a direct flight at typical cruise speed (~850 km/h) plus taxi and climb time; actual schedules, winds and routings will vary.

⏰ Local Time Offset & DST Status

Operating schedule alignment for Caracas, Venezuela is set to Venezuelan Standard Time (VET) with a current offset of UTC -04:00. Running digital systems, booking flights or arranging conference calls with regional partners in Caracas requires syncing with local business hours to avoid logistics scheduling mismatches.

Standard ParameterCurrent Status
⏰ Active Time ZoneVenezuelan Standard Time (VET)
⏱️ Active UTC OffsetUTC -04:00
📅 DST Observing StatusNot Observed (Standard Time year-round)
🕒 Current Local Time5:52 AM on Tuesday, July 28, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Caracas to Major World Cities

It is currently 5:52 AM on Tuesday in Caracas. The table below shows the live local time in the world's key business and travel hubs, and how far each one runs ahead of or behind Caracas right now (daylight saving time is already included). Use it to plan international calls, meeting schedules and flight arrivals without time-zone mistakes.

CityCurrent Local TimeCompared To Caracas
New York (United States)Tue, 5:52 AMSame time
Los Angeles (United States)Tue, 2:52 AM3h behind
Toronto (Canada)Tue, 5:52 AMSame time
London (United Kingdom)Tue, 10:52 AM5h ahead
Paris (France)Tue, 11:52 AM6h ahead
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Tue, 1:52 PM8h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Tue, 5:52 PM12h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Tue, 6:52 PM13h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Tue, 7:52 PM14h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Tue, 9:52 PM16h ahead

ℹ Differences are calculated live from the IANA time-zone database, so active daylight saving periods in either location are automatically reflected.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Caracas

Knowing which languages are used in Caracas helps with signage, transport bookings, hiring local guides and emergency communication. English proficiency varies by region — learning a few greetings in the local language always earns goodwill.

Official language(s):
Spanish

🗣 Explore the complete language profile including regional languages and speaker statistics.

🗺️ Nearby Cities Proximity Directory

Aerial distance, direction bearings and direct links to travel standards guides for cities closest to Caracas. Used by logistics coordinators, supply chain managers and on-ground operational teams to plan intercity routing, cross-border deliveries and transport corridors.

Nearby CityDistance (mi)Distance (km)HeadingDirection
Chacao (Miranda, Venezuela)2 mi3 kmENE
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Los Dos Caminos (Miranda, Venezuela)3 mi6 kmEast (E)
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El Cafetal (Miranda, Venezuela)4 mi6 kmESE
⬆️
Baruta (Miranda, Venezuela)4 mi6 kmSouth (S)
⬆️
Petare (Miranda, Venezuela)5 mi8 kmEast (E)
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Caracas

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Caracas is the Chichén Itzá (Mexico), about 2,581 km away. Straight-line distances from Caracas to all seven wonders, nearest first — a fun bucket-list planner with a full visiting guide for each monument.

WonderLocationDistance (km)Distance (mi)
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico2,581 km1,603 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru2,703 km1,680 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil4,524 km2,811 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy8,355 km5,191 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan10,577 km6,572 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China14,353 km8,919 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India14,372 km8,930 mi

🏛 Click any wonder for its full visiting guide — entrance fees, best time to visit, how to get there and travel tips. Or browse all 7 Wonders of the World.

🌐 State & Country Travel Guides

Caracas shares the same national travel standards as the rest of Distrito Federal and Venezuela. For a broader view covering more cities and regional context, see the full state and country travel guides.

✈️ Distrito Federal Travel GuideView travel standards for all of Distrito Federal, including major hub cities.
✈️ Venezuela Travel GuideView nationwide travel standards for Venezuela.

⚡ Electrical Standards

Power supply in Caracas, Venezuela runs at 120V / 60Hz using Type A/B socket. Always check your device's input rating before plugging in — connecting a 110V appliance to a 220–240V outlet will permanently burn it out. Carry the right plug adapter for Caracas and a voltage converter if needed. Essential pre-arrival check for gadget travellers, hardware shippers, remote workers and field engineers setting up equipment in Caracas.

StandardDetail
⚡ Voltage120 V
🔄 Frequency60 Hz
🔌 Plug Types
AType A: Two flat parallel pins
BType B: Two flat parallel pins + round grounding pin
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🧭 Caracas's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Caracas

A dead phone charger is a rough way to start a trip to Caracas. Confirm the local socket type and voltage in the Electrical Standards table above before you leave home, then pack a universal adapter rather than hunting for the right plug once you land.

🚒 Save These Numbers Before You Land

Emergency response only helps if you dial the right line. Store the Emergency Numbers listed above in your phone the moment you arrive in Caracas — not after something goes wrong. Corporate travel desks and family back home should keep the same list on file.

🚦 Rules of the Road in Caracas

Caracas keeps Right-hand traffic, same as the rest of Venezuela. Arriving from a country with opposite-side traffic takes a minute to recalibrate — roundabouts and multi-lane junctions are where the mistake usually happens. See the Driving & General Info card above for the full reference.

✈️ Landing Near Caracas

The closest airport to Caracas is Generalissimo Francisco de Miranda Air Base, about 4 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for the airport nearest the state capital too — worth checking if it offers more direct routes.

🕑 Calling Caracas From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving Caracas needs to account for its UTC offset — check the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above before you schedule anything. A miscounted time zone is one of the most common reasons a call with partners in Caracas gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Caracas

Caracas rarely sits in isolation. See the Nearby Cities Proximity Directory above for the closest towns, their distance and compass heading from Caracas — handy for a multi-stop road trip or a same-day delivery loop.

🔎 Explore More About Caracas

ℹ️ Caracas OverviewSee the full profile of Caracas — population, GPS, timezone and more.
🗺 Caracas MapView the satellite map with precise GPS coordinates.
📍 Nearby CitiesExplore cities near Caracas for distance and direction.
💰 Caracas CurrencyCheck live exchange rates before you budget your trip.

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Caracas

What side of the road do people drive on in Caracas?

Caracas, like the rest of Venezuela, drives on the Right. Confirm this before renting a car or booking a driver — see the Driving & General Info card above for the country's full road-rule reference.

What voltage and plug type does Caracas use?

Caracas runs on 120V / 60Hz power through Type A/B sockets. Pack a matching adapter or a universal one — see the Electrical Standards table above for full plug descriptions.

What are the emergency numbers in Caracas?

In Caracas, reach police on 911, ambulance on 911, fire brigade on 911, a general emergency line on 911. See the Emergency Numbers card above — save these before you need them.

What is the closest airport to Caracas?

Generalissimo Francisco de Miranda Air Base is the nearest airport to Caracas, about 4 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

What time zone is Caracas in, and does it observe daylight saving?

Caracas runs on Venezuelan Standard Time (UTC -04:00). See the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above, plus a live time-difference table against major world cities.

What languages are spoken in Caracas?

Caracas shares the official and regional languages of Distrito Federal and Venezuela — see the Languages Spoken card above for the full breakdown. Learning a greeting or two in the local language goes a long way with vendors and drivers.

Can I use my home currency in Caracas?

No — Caracas uses the Venezuelan bolívar (VEF), symbol Bs. Convert before you arrive; see the quick exchange reference above or the full Caracas currency page for live rates.