Current Time in Praia, Cabo Verde 🇨🇻
The current local time in Praia, Cabo Verde is 18:40:31 (-01) on Monday, 20 July 2026. Praia is not currently observing daylight saving time. The city has a population of about 159,000. The sun rises at about 06:13 and sets at 19:07 today (12h 54m of daylight).
- Sunrise 06:13
- Sunset 19:07
- 12h 54m daylight
Time zone & daylight saving in Praia
Praia, Cabo Verde keeps -01 (UTC-01:00). Praia does not change its clocks for daylight saving, so its offset from UTC stays the same all year.
Today the sun rises at about 06:13 and sets at about 19:07 local time, giving Praia 12h 54m of daylight.
Right now it is 18:40 on Monday in Praia (UTC-01:00). When it is 18:40 here, it is 15:40 in New York (3h behind), so a quick look at the world clock beats doing the math in your head before a call.
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Quick scheduling notes for Praia
- Use the Atlantic/Cape_Verde IANA zone when you need the exact rule set for software, calendars, or travel planning.
- Daylight saving is not active now, but it can still affect future dates in some places.
- For a future call, use the time zone converter and then set a matching online alarm.
Time difference from Praia to major cities
| City | Current time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 15:40 Mon | 3h behind |
| Los Angeles | 12:40 Mon | 6h behind |
| London | 20:40 Mon | 2h ahead |
| Paris | 21:40 Mon | 3h ahead |
| Dubai | 23:40 Mon | 5h ahead |
| Mumbai | 01:10 Tue | 6.5h ahead |
| Singapore | 03:40 Tue | 9h ahead |
| Tokyo | 04:40 Tue | 10h ahead |
| Sydney | 05:40 Tue | 11h ahead |
Best next checks from Praia
Compare Praia with nearby business hubs, then follow the city links above for live local clocks. You can also browse more time pages for Cabo Verde.
Business-hours overlap from Praia
For a normal business-hours call, 12:00-17:00 in Praia overlaps with 09:00-14:00 in New York.
| Compare with | Praia time | Other city time | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 12:00-17:00 | 09:00-14:00 | 5 hours |
| Los Angeles | 15:00-17:00 | 09:00-11:00 | 2 hours |
| London | 09:00-15:00 | 11:00-17:00 | 6 hours |
| Paris | 09:00-14:00 | 12:00-17:00 | 5 hours |
| Dubai | 09:00-12:00 | 14:00-17:00 | 3 hours |
| Mumbai | 09:00-10:30 | 15:30-17:00 | 1.5 hours |
Simple meeting rule
Pick a slot that lands inside both workdays, then confirm the date again if the meeting is near a daylight saving change.
Praia time - Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Praia in?
Praia uses -01 (UTC-01:00). It stays on the same UTC offset all year, with no daylight saving changes.
Does Praia observe daylight saving time?
No - Praia keeps the same time offset throughout the year.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Praia today?
Today the sun rises around 06:13 and sets around 19:07 in Praia, about 12h 54m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Praia and other cities?
When it is 18:40 in Praia, it is 15:40 in New York (3h behind). See the table above for Praia's difference from other major cities.
How Alarm.now calculates time in Praia
Live clock source
The clock uses the current time with the Atlantic/Cape_Verde IANA time zone, then updates in your browser every second. Country context comes from the Cabo Verde time page.
Local entity signals for Praia
These facts help separate this city page from a generic clock page: the place, country, coordinates, time-zone rule set, and daylight context are all tied to Praia.
| Country | Cabo Verde |
|---|---|
| IANA zone | Atlantic/Cape_Verde (UTC−01:00) |
| Coordinates | 14.93, -23.51 |
| Population signal | About 159,000 people |
| Today's daylight | Sunrise 06:13, sunset 19:07, 12h 54m total daylight |
Best internal links from this city
Start with this live city clock, then move to the exact Atlantic/Cape_Verde time-zone page for rules, the Cabo Verde country page for nearby cities, and the time zone converter for future dates.
Future-date checks
For future meetings, compare the city time with the time zone converter because daylight saving changes can shift the offset on a later date.
Lat/Long: 14.93° N, 23.51° W
Population: 159,000
Country: 🇨🇻 Cabo Verde
Timezone: GMT-1
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌