Cape VerdeTime in Cape Verde Now

Cape Verde Standard Time (CVT) · UTC−1 · Capital: Praia

21:53:36
Saturday 24 October 2026
Time zoneCape Verde Standard Time (CVT)Atlantic/Cape_Verde
UTC offsetUTC−1
Daylight saving timeNot observed

See the current time in Cape Verde alongside major cities worldwide on our world clock.

Official name
República de Cabo Verde
Capital
Praia
Population
524,833
Currency
CVE
Language
Portuguese
Dialling code
+238
Internet domain
.cv
ISO codes
CV, CPV
Continent
Africa
Largest city
Praia
Cities on WorldClock
1
Number of time zones
1

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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Current time in cities in Cape Verde

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Time difference from Cape Verde

CityLocal timeDifference
London23:532 h ahead
Paris00:533 h ahead
Moscow01:534 h ahead
Istanbul01:534 h ahead
Dubai02:535 h ahead
New Delhi04:236:30 h ahead
Bangkok05:538 h ahead
Tokyo07:5310 h ahead
Sydney09:5312 h ahead
New York18:533 h behind
Los Angeles15:536 h behind

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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.