Current time in Cape Verde
Cape Verde Standard Time (CVT) · UTC−1 · Capital: Praia
About Cape Verde
Cape Verde, known also as Cabo Verdo and the República de Cabo Verde is located in Africa. This island country is located in the Atlantic Ocean and the islands cover a combined area of just over 4,000 square kilometers. The islands are volcanic in origin. Cape Verde is part of a group of islands known as the Macaronesia. The capital of Cape Verde is Praia, the official language is Portugese and the country has a population of just more than 531,000. The currency used is the Cape Verdean escudo (CVE).
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Cape Verde in?
Cape Verde uses Cape Verde Standard Time (CVT), which is UTC−1 at the moment.
How many time zones does Cape Verde have?
Cape Verde has a single time zone, so it is the same time everywhere in the country: UTC−1 right now.
Does Cape Verde observe daylight saving time?
No. Cape Verde does not use daylight saving time, so the clocks stay on UTC−1 all year round.
What time is it in Praia right now?
Praia, the capital of Cape Verde, is on Cape Verde Standard Time (CVT), UTC−1. The live clock at the top of this page always shows the exact current time.
What is the time difference between Cape Verde and London?
Cape Verde is currently 2 hours behind London. The gap can change by an hour when either side switches to or from daylight saving time.
What is the time difference between Cape Verde and New York?
Cape Verde is currently 3 hours ahead of New York. The gap can change by an hour when either side switches to or from daylight saving time.
What is the best time to call Cape Verde?
Office hours in Cape Verde (9:00–17:00 local time) are 11:00–19:00 in London and 06:00–14:00 in New York, so aim for that window.
Which countries in Africa are on the same time as Cape Verde?
No other country in Africa is on UTC−1 right now. The closest are Burkina Faso, Ghana, Guinea.
What is the dialling code for Cape Verde?
The international dialling code for Cape Verde is +238.