Current Time in Cabo Verde 🇨🇻
Check the current local time anywhere in Cabo Verde. Below you'll find live clocks for Cabo Verde's major cities, its time zone and UTC offset, and its largest cities by population.
Current Time in Major Cities in Cabo Verde
IANA time zones in Cabo Verde
Cabo Verde maps to the following IANA time-zone database entries. Open any zone for its current time, UTC offset, daylight-saving rules and the cities and countries that use it.
- Atlantic/Cape_Verde GMT-1 · UTC−01:00
Does Cabo Verde have multiple time zones?
Cabo Verde is listed with one main IANA time zone on Alarm.now. That makes the national clock easier to read, but you should still check a specific city clock when scheduling travel, calls, or deadlines.
Why this matters
A country clock is a useful overview, but a city or IANA time-zone page is more precise for travel and scheduling because it identifies the exact rule set, UTC offset, and daylight-saving behavior.
Time in Cabo Verde at a glance
| Current main time | 00:38 on Sunday |
|---|---|
| Time zones | 1 (one nationwide time) |
| Daylight saving | No - Same time all year |
| Zone names | -01 |
| Capital | Praia |
| Cities tracked | 5 |
How many time zones does Cabo Verde have?
Cabo Verde keeps one time zone across the whole country, so the clock reads the same everywhere - Currently UTC-01:00.
Does Cabo Verde change its clocks for daylight saving?
No. Cabo Verde stays on the same UTC offset all year. There are no daylight saving changes, so you never have to move the clocks. Want the full picture? Read our guide to daylight saving time.
How to convert time in Cabo Verde
For a quick UTC comparison using the main displayed clock: 12:00 UTC = 11:00 local time, and 09:00 local time = 10:00 UTC. If Cabo Verde has more than one time zone, use the city and IANA zone links on this page for the exact local rule, or drop any two places into the time zone converter to get the answer instantly.
Best time to call or schedule with Cabo Verde
For scheduling, start with the live clock above, then check the city page for Praia or another major city in Cabo Verde. City pages include sunrise/sunset, local DST status, and time-difference tables against major world hubs. To compare several places at a glance, line them up side by side on the world clock.
Major cities in Cabo Verde
The capital of Cabo Verde is Praia. The biggest cities in Cabo Verde include Praia, Mindelo, Espargos, Assomada and Tarrafal. Open any city to see its live clock, sunrise and sunset times, and how far ahead or behind it is from other places.
💡 Tip: Need the time in a specific city? Use the list above - Every city in Cabo Verde has its own live clock and time-difference table.
Time in Cabo Verde - Frequently asked questions
How many time zones does Cabo Verde have?
Cabo Verde uses one time zone nationwide.
Does Cabo Verde use daylight saving time?
No - Cabo Verde keeps the same UTC offset all year.
What time is it in Cabo Verde right now?
It is about 00:38 on Sunday in the main time zone of Cabo Verde. The clock above updates every second.
What is the capital of Cabo Verde?
The capital of Cabo Verde is Praia. Open its page to see the current local time there.
How Alarm.now builds the Cabo Verde time page
Country, city, and IANA time-zone data
This page connects Cabo Verde to its live city clocks, listed IANA time zone, UTC offset, and daylight-saving context. The capital city is Praia, and each linked city page gives the more precise local clock and scheduling notes.
Country time reference
The identifiers and counts below clarify which country, cities, and time zones the clocks on this page represent.
| Country | Cabo Verde 🇨🇻 |
|---|---|
| ISO identifiers | CV / CPV |
| Capital city clock | Praia |
| Cities shown | 5 city clocks |
| IANA time zones | 1 listed zone |
| Representative UTC offset | UTC−01:00 |
Where to go next
From this country overview, continue to Praia time, the IANA time-zone index, and the time zone converter for future-date checks.
When to use a city page instead
Use this country page for the overview. Use a specific city or IANA time zone page when you need the exact rule set for calendars, travel, code, or future meetings.