Offset
The time difference between Johannesburg and Caracas is 6 hours.
Johannesburg (SAST) is ahead of Caracas (VET).
SAST: UTC+2
VET: UTC-4
Neither Johannesburg nor Caracas is currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 3 PM–5 PM in Johannesburg (9 AM–11 AM in Caracas).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 4:00 PM Johannesburg (10:00 AM Caracas).
Public holidays in 2026
National public holidays can affect availability — a counterpart is likely off work on their own holidays, so it's worth planning meetings and deadlines around them.
South Africa
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Human Rights DaySat, Mar 21
- Good FridayFri, Apr 3
- Family DayMon, Apr 6
- Freedom DayMon, Apr 27
- Workers' DayFri, May 1
- Youth DayTue, Jun 16
- National Women's DayMon, Aug 10
- Heritage DayThu, Sep 24
- Day of ReconciliationWed, Dec 16
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
- Day of GoodwillSat, Dec 26
Venezuela
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- EpiphanyTue, Jan 6
- Feast of the Divina PastoraWed, Jan 14
- Teacher's DayThu, Jan 15
- Youth DayThu, Feb 12
- CarnivalMon, Feb 16
- CarnivalTue, Feb 17
- International Women's DaySun, Mar 8
- Saint Joseph's DayThu, Mar 19
- Slavery Abolition AnniversarySat, Mar 21
- Foundation anniversary Day of San Cristóbal, TáchiraTue, Mar 31
- Beginning of the Independence MovementSun, Apr 19
- Labour DayFri, May 1
- Festival of the CrossesSun, May 3
- Mother's DaySun, May 10
- Ascension DayThu, May 14
- Corpus ChristiThu, Jun 4
- Father's DaySun, Jun 21
- Anniversary of the Battle of CaraboboWed, Jun 24
- Journalists' DaySat, Jun 27
- Independence DaySun, Jul 5
- Children's DaySun, Jul 19
- Simón Bolívar's BirthdayFri, Jul 24
- Caracas City Foundation DaySat, Jul 25
- Flag DayMon, Aug 3
- Birth of the Blessed Virgin MaryTue, Sep 8
- Feast of the Our Lady of MercyThu, Sep 24
- Day of Indigenous ResistanceMon, Oct 12
- All Saints' DaySun, Nov 1
- All Souls' DayMon, Nov 2
- Immaculate Conception DayTue, Dec 8
- Christmas EveThu, Dec 24
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
- New Year's EveThu, Dec 31
About these zones
Johannesburg uses South Africa Time (SAST). To call South Africa, dial +27.
Caracas uses Venezuela Time (VET). To call Venezuela, dial +58.
Caracas is approximately 6,850 miles west of Johannesburg.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| Johannesburg | Caracas | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 6:00 pm | -1 day |
| 1:00 am | 7:00 pm | -1 day |
| 2:00 am | 8:00 pm | -1 day |
| 3:00 am | 9:00 pm | -1 day |
| 4:00 am | 10:00 pm | -1 day |
| 5:00 am | 11:00 pm | -1 day |
| 6:00 am | 12:00 am | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 1:00 am | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 2:00 am | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 3:00 am | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 4:00 am | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 5:00 am | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 6:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 10:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 11:00 am | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 12:00 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 pm | 1:00 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 pm | 2:00 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 pm | 3:00 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 pm | 4:00 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 pm | 5:00 pm | Same day |
Daylight saving time
Neither Johannesburg nor Caracas observes daylight saving time. The offset between these zones remains constant year-round.
See the daylight saving time page for transition dates across every time zone.
Daylight today
- Sunrise
- 6:51 AM
- Sunset
- 5:24 PM
- Day length
- 10h 33m
- Sunrise
- 6:06 AM
- Sunset
- 6:49 PM
- Day length
- 12h 43m
Cities in these zones
Other cities in South Africa Time
Other cities in Venezuela Time
Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.
Airports in these zones
Airports in South Africa Time
- HLA
- JNB
- CPT
- DUR
Airports in Venezuela Time
- CCS
- MAR
- VLN
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am Johannesburg in Caracas?
- 9:00 am Johannesburg is 3:00 am Caracas.
- What is 12:00 pm Johannesburg in Caracas?
- 12:00 pm Johannesburg is 6:00 am Caracas.
- What is 12:30 pm Johannesburg in Caracas?
- 12:30 pm Johannesburg is 6:30 am Caracas.
- What is 2:00 pm Johannesburg in Caracas?
- 2:00 pm Johannesburg is 8:00 am Caracas.
- What is 5:00 pm Johannesburg in Caracas?
- 5:00 pm Johannesburg is 11:00 am Caracas.
- What is 11:30 pm Johannesburg in Caracas?
- 11:30 pm Johannesburg is 5:30 pm Caracas.