Chicago to Caracas Time Difference
Caracas is 1 hour ahead of Chicago. When it is noon in Chicago, it is 13:00 in Caracas.
Chicago (UTC-5) → Caracas (UTC-4)
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When it's 21:00 in Chicago, it's 22:00 in Caracas
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🤝 Best Meeting Times
Chicago & Caracas✓ 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
Excellent
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09:00 - 16:00
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Chicago
07:00
Caracas
09:00
Chicago
10:00
Caracas
12:00
Chicago
13:00
Caracas
15:00
Chicago
16:00
Caracas
18:00
Chicago
19:00
Caracas
21:00
Chicago
22:00
Caracas
00:00
Chicago
01:00
Caracas
03:00
Chicago
04:00
Caracas
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Chicago behind Caracas?
Caracas is 1 hour ahead of Chicago. When it is 12:00 noon in Chicago, it is 13:00 in Caracas. Chicago operates on America/Chicago (UTC-5), while Caracas uses America/Caracas (UTC-4).
What is the best time to call Caracas from Chicago?
There are 7 hours of overlapping business time (9 AM–5 PM) between Chicago and Caracas. The best window is 09:00–16:00 Chicago time (10:00–17:00 in Caracas).
Does the Chicago to Caracas 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 Chicago and Caracas
The distance between Chicago and Caracas is approximately 4,034 km. A direct flight typically takes around 5.7 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Caracas time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.