Caracas to Chicago Time Difference
Chicago is 1 hour behind Caracas. When it is noon in Caracas, it is 11:00 in Chicago.
Caracas (UTC-4) → Chicago (UTC-5)
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When it's 09:00 in Caracas, it's 08:00 in Chicago
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🤝 Best Meeting Times
Caracas & Chicago✓ Perfect Match (7 hours)
◐ Extended Hours (2 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
4,034 km
Est. Flight Time
~5.7h
Time Difference
-1h
Work Hours Overlap
7h
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10:00 - 17:00
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Caracas
05:00
Chicago
09:00
Caracas
08:00
Chicago
12:00
Caracas
11:00
Chicago
15:00
Caracas
14:00
Chicago
18:00
Caracas
17:00
Chicago
21:00
Caracas
20:00
Chicago
00:00
Caracas
23:00
Chicago (-1)
03:00
Caracas
02:00
Chicago
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Caracas ahead of Chicago?
Chicago is 1 hour behind Caracas. When it is 12:00 noon in Caracas, it is 11:00 in Chicago. Caracas operates on America/Caracas (UTC-4), while Chicago uses America/Chicago (UTC-5).
What is the best time to call Chicago from Caracas?
There are 8 hours of overlapping business time (9 AM–5 PM) between Caracas and Chicago. The best window is 10:00–18:00 Caracas time (09:00–17:00 in Chicago).
Does the Caracas to Chicago time difference change throughout the year?
The time difference can shift by up to one hour when either city observes Daylight Saving Time (DST). DST transition dates differ between countries — typically March/April in the Northern Hemisphere and October in the Southern Hemisphere. Always verify the live difference above when scheduling important meetings near DST changeover dates.
Flying between Caracas and Chicago
The distance between Caracas and Chicago is approximately 4,034 km. A direct flight typically takes around 5.7 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Chicago time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.