Time in Cabo Verde Now

Cabo Verde follows Cabo Verde Time (CVT), which runs on UTC −1 throughout the year. The country does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so its time remains stable in all seasons.

Major cities such as Praia, Mindelo, Santa Maria, Assomada, and São Filipe all use the same national time zone. This keeps business, travel, and daily communication consistent across the islands.

Cabo Verde Time Zone Information

• IANA Time Zone: Atlantic/Cape_Verde

• UTC Offset: UTC −1 hour

• Time Zone Abbreviation: CVT (Cabo Verde Time)

• DST: Not observed

• DST Abbreviation: None — CVT stays the same year-round

Cabo Verde has a unique time zone in the Atlantic region and does not share it with nearby West African countries.

Cabo Verde time zone(s)

The official IANA identifier for Cabo Verde is Atlantic/Cape_Verde.

Daylight Saving Time in Cabo Verde

Cabo Verde does not observe Daylight Saving Time. The entire country remains on UTC −1 throughout the year.

This provides simple and predictable timekeeping across all regions.

Major cities in Cabo Verde & their time

All major cities follow the same national time zone.

Brief info for Cabo Verde time

• Number of time zones: 1

• Capital city: Praia

• Default time: Cabo Verde Time (CVT)

• Daylight Saving Time: Not used

• IANA Time Zone ID: Atlantic/Cape_Verde

• Standard UTC Offset: UTC −1

• Neighbouring countries with same time: None

• Regional differences: None — uniform time across Cabo Verde

Pros and Cons

Pros

1. One national time zone — simple and consistent.

2. No DST — no seasonal confusion.

3. Unique UTC −1 zone supports clear timekeeping.

4. Good alignment for travel with Europe and the Americas.

5. Predictable timing benefits tourism and aviation.

Cons

1. Very few countries share the same time zone.

2. DST changes in Europe and the US affect seasonal time difference.