Venezuela facts
| Capital | Caracas |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Americas, South America |
| Area | 916,445 km² · 353,841 sq mi · 226,458,142 acres |
| Language | Spanish |
| Demonym | Venezuelan |
| Currency | Venezuelan Bolívar (VES) |
| Time zone | America/Caracas · UTC−4 · 3:35 PM at the time this page was updated |
| Calling code | +58 |
| Internet domain | .ve |
| Electricity | 120V, 60Hz · plug types A, B |
| Capital coordinates | 10.488, -66.8792 |
Time difference
Caracas is on UTC−4 today. When it is 12:00 noon there, the time elsewhere is:
| Place | Time |
|---|---|
| New York | 12:00 p.m. |
| Los Angeles | 9:00 a.m. |
| London | 5:00 p.m. |
| UTC | 4:00 p.m. |
To convert other times, use the time zone converter. For how far local clocks are from the Sun, see the solar time calculator.
Size and distance
- Venezuela is about 9.8% of the size of the United States (9,372,610 km²).
- Venezuela is about 3.8 times the size of the United Kingdom (242,900 km²).
- Caracas to Washington, D.C.: about 3,316 km (2,060 mi) as the crow flies.
- Caracas to London: about 7,496 km (4,658 mi) as the crow flies.
Neighboring countries
Venezuela shares land borders with 3 countries: Brazil, Colombia, Guyana.
Sources: country data from mledoze/countries (ODbL), capital coordinates from GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), borders from Natural Earth. Area figures may include inland water and differ slightly between sources.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Venezuela?
The capital of Venezuela is Caracas.
How big is Venezuela?
Venezuela covers about 916,445 km² (353,841 sq mi), ranking 32 of 196 countries by area. It is about 9.8% of the size of the United States. It is about 3.8 times the size of the United Kingdom.
What time zone is Venezuela in?
Caracas uses UTC−4 (America/Caracas) today. When it is noon in Caracas, it is 12:00 p.m. in New York and 5:00 p.m. in London. Countries that observe daylight saving time change their offset during the year; this page is updated daily.
What currency does Venezuela use?
Venezuela uses the Venezuelan Bolívar (VES).
What is the country code for Venezuela?
The international calling code is +58. From the United States dial 011 58 followed by the number; from most other countries dial 00 58.
What language is spoken in Venezuela?
Official or national language: Spanish.