Does Caracas observe daylight saving time?

No. Caracas stays on VET (UTC-4) all year, so its clocks don't change.

Does San Francisco observe daylight saving time?

Yes. San Francisco is on PDT (UTC-7) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Nov 1, to PST (UTC-8).

What time is it in San Francisco when it's 9 AM in Caracas?

6:00 AM in San Francisco, on the same day.

Caracas to San Francisco Meeting Planner

San Francisco is 3 hours behind Caracas right now. Their working days overlap for 5 hours today.

Caracas · Venezuela

2:16 AM

Sun, Oct 18 · VET

San Francisco · United States

11:16 PM

Sat, Oct 17 · PDT · summer time

Best Meeting Times Between Caracas and San Francisco

12:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Caracas (9:00 AM to 2:00 PM in San Francisco). That's when both cities are inside working hours, 9 AM to 5 PM, giving 5 hours of overlap today.

Who's meeting

2 of 4 places

CaracasOrganizerVenezuela ·2:16AMnow
San FranciscoUnited States ·· summer time11:16PMYesterday · now

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Date in Caracas

Working hours, everywhere

Best times to meet

Sunday, October 18, 2026, in Caracas time.

1:00PMBest · OptimalWorking hours in Caracas (13:00) and San Francisco (10:00).
12:00PMOption 2 · OptimalWorking hours in Caracas (12:00) and San Francisco (09:00).
2:00PMOption 3 · OptimalWorking hours in Caracas (14:00) and San Francisco (11:00).

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Each column is a one-hour slot of the first place's day. The Fit row grades how well the slot suits everyone; each row shows the local time and whether it's working hours there.
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Your meeting

Caracas1:00 PM UTC-4Sun, Oct 18
San Francisco10:00 AM PDTSun, Oct 18
UTC2026-10-18 17:00 UTC

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Time difference between Caracas and San Francisco

San Francisco is 3 hours behind Caracas right now: San Francisco is on PDT (UTC-7) and Caracas on VET (UTC-4). That changes on Sun, Nov 1, when clocks go back in San Francisco: then San Francisco is 4 hours behind Caracas.

Time difference between Caracas and San Francisco over the next 12 months
From	Difference	Why
Now	San Francisco 3 hours behind	—
Sun, Nov 1	San Francisco 4 hours behind	Clocks go back in San Francisco
Sun, Mar 14, 2027	San Francisco 3 hours behind	Clocks go forward in San Francisco

Caracas is on Venezuela Time. San Francisco is on Pacific Standard Time.

Frequently Asked Questions: Caracas & San Francisco Scheduling

What is the time difference between Caracas and San Francisco?: San Francisco is 3 hours behind Caracas right now: San Francisco is on PDT (UTC-7) and Caracas on VET (UTC-4). That changes on Sun, Nov 1, when clocks go back in San Francisco: then San Francisco is 4 hours behind Caracas.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Caracas and San Francisco?: 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Caracas (9:00 AM to 2:00 PM in San Francisco). That's when both cities are inside working hours, 9 AM to 5 PM, giving 5 hours of overlap today.
Does Caracas observe daylight saving time?: No. Caracas stays on VET (UTC-4) all year, so its clocks don't change.
Does San Francisco observe daylight saving time?: Yes. San Francisco is on PDT (UTC-7) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Nov 1, to PST (UTC-8).
What time is it in San Francisco when it's 9 AM in Caracas?: 6:00 AM in San Francisco, on the same day.

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