Offshore oil boom
ExxonMobil's major offshore Stabroek discoveries have made Guyana a global oil story; energy firms track GYT.
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Georgetown
Guyana
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18:18:36
Wed, May 20
GMT-4UTC-4
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Georgetown uses Guyana Time (GYT, UTC−4) year-round. The capital of Guyana is at the centre of one of South America's fastest-growing oil economies following major offshore discoveries.
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Ecotourism in the rainforest
Guyana's pristine Amazon rainforest draws ecotourists; lodge and tour times are listed in GYT.
Gold & bauxite mining
Guyana is a significant gold producer; mining-company schedules run on GYT.
Rice & sugar exports
Agricultural commodity buyers communicate with Guyanese exporters on GYT business hours.
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Georgetown time — FAQ
What time zone is Georgetown in?
Georgetown uses GYT (UTC−4) year-round. Guyana does not observe daylight saving time.
Is Georgetown the same time as Caracas?
Yes — both GYT and VET are UTC−4 and always in sync.
How far behind London is Georgetown?
Georgetown is 4 hours behind London in winter and 5 hours behind when London is on BST.
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