Georgetown Time
Georgetown Time
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.
Why people check Georgetown time
Common reasons to track the current time in Georgetown.
Offshore oil boom
ExxonMobil's major offshore Stabroek discoveries have made Guyana a global oil story; energy firms track GYT.
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.
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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