Time now in Cape Verde
UTC-01:00 • Atlantic/Cape_Verde (CVT)
Your device clock is 135ms ahead of the detected local time (Atlantic/Cape_Verde, UTC-01:00). Time reference obtained from NIST NTP servers with an accuracy of ±0.007 seconds.
02:09:50
Tuesday, September 8, 2026, week 37
Time in Cape Verde now
Cape Verde has one official time zone: CVT (UTC-01:00).
The country does not currently use daylight saving time.
Time summary in Cape Verde
- Time zones: 1 main
- UTC range: UTC-1:00 to UTC-1:00
- Daylight saving: No
- Primary zone: Atlantic/Cape_Verde (UTC-01:00)
Official time in Cape Verde is defined by a single time zone.
What is the time zone in Cape Verde?
Official time in Cape Verde is defined by a single time zone (IANA zone). Below are the zone and its UTC offset.
Main time zones in Cape Verde
| Time zone | Offset (UTC) | Main cities |
|---|---|---|
| Atlantic/Cape_Verde | UTC-01:00 | Praia, Mindelo, São Vicente, Santa Cruz |
List of time zones used in Cape Verde (IANA zones)
| Zone | Offset (UTC) | Daylight saving |
|---|---|---|
| Atlantic/Cape_Verde | UTC-01:00 | No |
Time difference between Ashburn, Virginia, United States and Cape Verde
The time difference between Ashburn, Virginia, United States and Cape Verde depends on the region.
- Praia: 3 hour(s) behind the time in Ashburn, Virginia, United States
Does Cape Verde use daylight saving time?
No. Cape Verde does not currently use daylight saving time.
Daylight saving was used in the past; the last switch back to standard time was on 1975-11-25.
Frequently asked questions
- What time is it in Cape Verde?
- The country has several time zones. The current time depends on the region and varies between UTC-1:00 and UTC-1:00. The clock at the top of this page shows the time synchronized with official sources.
- How many time zones does Cape Verde have?
- Cape Verde has 1 main time zone(s). The IANA database lists specific zones used in different regions.
- Does Cape Verde use daylight saving time?
- No. Cape Verde does not currently use daylight saving time.
See also
- Time in Praia
- Time in Mindelo, São Vicente
- Time in Santa Cruz
- Time in Espargos, Sal
- Time in Assomada, Santa Catarina
- Time in Tarrafal
How to convert Cape Verde time
To convert Cape Verde time to other countries:
- Identify the time zone of the city or region.
- Check whether daylight saving time (DST) is in effect.
- Compare with the UTC offset of your country.
Time now in locations in Cape Verde with links for more information (28 locations)
- Praia Tuesday 02:09
- Mindelo, São Vicente Tuesday 02:09
- Santa Cruz Tuesday 02:09
- Espargos, Sal Tuesday 02:09
- Assomada, Santa Catarina Tuesday 02:09
- Tarrafal Tuesday 02:09
- Porto Novo Tuesday 02:09
- Sal Rei, Boa Vista Tuesday 02:09
- São Filipe Tuesday 02:09
- Pedra Badejo, Santa Cruz Tuesday 02:09
- Santa Maria, Sal Tuesday 02:09
- Calheta, São Miguel Tuesday 02:09
- Tarrafal de São Nicolau Tuesday 02:09
- Vila do Maio, Maio Tuesday 02:09
- Cidade Velha, Ribeira Grande de Santiago Tuesday 02:09
- Ponta do Sol, Ribeira Grande Tuesday 02:09
- Ribeira Grande Tuesday 02:09
- São Domingos Tuesday 02:09
- Ribeira Brava Tuesday 02:09
- Nova Sintra, Brava Tuesday 02:09
- Picos, São Salvador do Mundo Tuesday 02:09
- Picos Acima, São Salvador do Mundo Tuesday 02:09
- Pombas, Paul Tuesday 02:09
- Cova Figueira, Santa Catarina do Fogo Tuesday 02:09
- João Teves, São Lourenço dos Órgãos Tuesday 02:09
- Achada Leitão, São Salvador do Mundo Tuesday 02:09
- Igreja, Mosteiros Tuesday 02:09
- Leitão Grande, São Salvador do Mundo Tuesday 02:09