Time now in Cape Verde

UTC-01:00 • Atlantic/Cape_Verde (CVT)

Your device clock is 506ms ahead of the detected local time (Atlantic/Cape_Verde, UTC-01:00). Time reference obtained from NIST NTP servers with an accuracy of ±0.021 seconds.

18:20:16
Wednesday, September 16, 2026, week 38

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.

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

How to convert Cape Verde time

To convert Cape Verde time to other countries:

  1. Identify the time zone of the city or region.
  2. Check whether daylight saving time (DST) is in effect.
  3. Compare with the UTC offset of your country.
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