Time Difference

Houston vs Caracas Time Difference

Compare the current local time in Houston, United States and Caracas, Venezuela.

Live local timeDST awareUTC offsets

From

Houston

United States

1:03 AM

Sun, Nov 1

UTC-5America/Chicago

Difference

1 hour

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Caracas

Venezuela

2:03 AM

Sun, Nov 1

UTC-4America/Caracas

Current difference

Caracas is currently 1 hour ahead of Houston.

This difference is calculated using the current UTC offsets for both locations and automatically reflects daylight-saving changes.

24-hour comparison

Compare Houston and Caracas hour by hour

See how a full local day in Houston, United States maps to Caracas, Venezuela. TimeInOne automatically accounts for timezone offsets, date changes and daylight-saving transitions.

25-hour DST day

Best working-hours overlap

9:00 AM – 4:00 PM in Houston

corresponds to 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Caracas.

7 hours overlap

Houston

America/Chicago

Caracas

America/Caracas

Availability

12:00 AM

Sun, Nov 1

1:00 AM

Sun, Nov 1

Night

1:00 AM

Sun, Nov 1

2:00 AM

Sun, Nov 1

Night

1:00 AM

Sun, Nov 1

3:00 AM

Sun, Nov 1

Night

2:00 AM

Sun, Nov 1

4:00 AM

Sun, Nov 1

Night

3:00 AM

Sun, Nov 1

5:00 AM

Sun, Nov 1

Night

4:00 AM

Sun, Nov 1

6:00 AM

Sun, Nov 1

Night

5:00 AM

Sun, Nov 1

7:00 AM

Sun, Nov 1

Night

6:00 AM

Sun, Nov 1

8:00 AM

Sun, Nov 1

Night

7:00 AM

Sun, Nov 1

9:00 AM

Sun, Nov 1

Possible

8:00 AM

Sun, Nov 1

10:00 AM

Sun, Nov 1

Possible

9:00 AM

Sun, Nov 1

11:00 AM

Sun, Nov 1

Good overlap

10:00 AM

Sun, Nov 1

12:00 PM

Sun, Nov 1

Good overlap

11:00 AM

Sun, Nov 1

1:00 PM

Sun, Nov 1

Good overlap

12:00 PM

Sun, Nov 1

2:00 PM

Sun, Nov 1

Good overlap

1:00 PM

Sun, Nov 1

3:00 PM

Sun, Nov 1

Good overlap

2:00 PM

Sun, Nov 1

4:00 PM

Sun, Nov 1

Good overlap

3:00 PM

Sun, Nov 1

5:00 PM

Sun, Nov 1

Good overlap

4:00 PM

Sun, Nov 1

6:00 PM

Sun, Nov 1

Possible

5:00 PM

Sun, Nov 1

7:00 PM

Sun, Nov 1

Possible

6:00 PM

Sun, Nov 1

8:00 PM

Sun, Nov 1

Possible

7:00 PM

Sun, Nov 1

9:00 PM

Sun, Nov 1

Night

8:00 PM

Sun, Nov 1

10:00 PM

Sun, Nov 1

Night

9:00 PM

Sun, Nov 1

11:00 PM

Sun, Nov 1

Night

10:00 PM

Sun, Nov 1

12:00 AM

Next day

Mon, Nov 2

Night

11:00 PM

Sun, Nov 1

1:00 AM

Next day

Mon, Nov 2

Night

Working-hour labels use a general 9:00 AM–6:00 PM schedule. Individual schedules may differ.

On daylight-saving transition dates, a local day can contain 23 or 25 real hours instead of 24.

Call planning

Best time to call Caracas from Houston

Compare typical business hours in Houston, United States and Caracas, Venezuela to find a practical time for calls, meetings or international coordination.

Houston

9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

United States

Best overlap

Caracas

11:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Venezuela

The best time to call Caracas from Houston is between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM in Houston. This corresponds to 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Caracas.

Other reasonable windows

Houston

7:00 AM – 9:00 AM

Caracas

9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Houston

4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Caracas

6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Recommendations use typical 9:00 AM–6:00 PM business hours and a broader 7:00 AM–9:00 PM acceptable calling window. Individual schedules may differ.

Time difference explained

Houston and Caracas time difference explained

Current local-time relationship

Caracas is currently 1 hour ahead of Houston.

Houston uses America/Chicago and currently has an offset of UTC-5. Caracas uses America/Caracas and currently has an offset of UTC-4.

Working-hours overlap

For a typical 9:00 AM–6:00 PM workday, the cities overlap from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Houston, corresponding to 10:00 AM–6:00 PM in Caracas.

Because UTC offsets can change during the year, always check the selected date when planning an important international call or meeting.

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FAQ

Houston to Caracas time difference FAQ

Common questions about the current time difference, UTC offsets, daylight-saving changes and practical calling hours between Houston and Caracas.

What is the time difference between Houston and Caracas?

The current time difference between Houston and Caracas is 1 hour. Caracas is currently 1 hour ahead of Houston.

Is Caracas ahead of or behind Houston?

Caracas is currently 1 hour ahead of Houston.

What time is it in Caracas when it is 9:00 AM in Houston?

Using the current UTC offsets, 9:00 AM in Houston corresponds to 10:00 AM in Caracas. The exact difference can change when daylight-saving rules change.

What is the best time to call Caracas from Houston?

Typical 9:00 AM–6:00 PM business hours overlap between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM in Houston. This corresponds to 10:00 AM–6:00 PM in Caracas.

Can the time difference between Houston and Caracas change?

Yes. The time difference can change if Houston or Caracas changes its UTC offset because of daylight-saving or other local time-zone rules. TimeInOne uses the IANA zones America/Chicago and America/Caracas for date-aware calculations.