CVT to CET Time Converter

Convert Cape Verde Time (CVT) to Central European Time (CET). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 3 hours ahead.

Praia · Cape Verde Time
01:05:11
Thursday, May 14, 2026
GMT-1 · UTC-01:00
Paris · Central European Time
04:05:11
Thursday, May 14, 2026
GMT+2 · UTC+02:00

Convert a specific time

From: CVT (Praia)
To: CET (Paris)
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Daylight Saving status right now

CVT (Cape Verde Time)
Observes DST
No
CET (Central European Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-10-25
Offset shift
UTC+02:00 → UTC+01:00

Heads up: CET observes DST while CVT does not. The 3-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when CET starts or ends DST.

When can CVT and CET meet?

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CVT
CET
Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in Praia (CVT). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
5 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 09:00–13:00 CVT (12:00–16:00 CET).

Hour-by-hour CVT to CET conversion table

CVT time (Praia)CET time (Paris)Status
00:00 Thu03:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
01:00 Thu04:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
02:00 Thu05:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
03:00 Thu06:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
04:00 Thu07:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
05:00 Thu08:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
06:00 Thu09:00 ThuCET working
07:00 Thu10:00 ThuCET working
08:00 Thu11:00 ThuCET working
09:00 Thu12:00 ThuBoth at work
10:00 Thu13:00 ThuBoth at work
11:00 Thu14:00 ThuBoth at work
12:00 Thu15:00 ThuBoth at work
13:00 Thu16:00 ThuBoth at work
14:00 Thu17:00 ThuCVT working
15:00 Thu18:00 ThuCVT working
16:00 Thu19:00 ThuCVT working
17:00 Thu20:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
18:00 Thu21:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
19:00 Thu22:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
20:00 Thu23:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
21:00 Thu00:00 FriOff-hours both sides
22:00 Thu01:00 FriOff-hours both sides
23:00 Thu02:00 FriOff-hours both sides

Times computed for today in each zone using the IANA time zone database. The conversion accounts for daylight saving time wherever applicable.

About these time zones

Cape Verde Time (CVT)
IANA identifier
Atlantic/Cape_Verde
Current UTC offset
UTC-01:00
Current abbreviation
GMT-1
Major cities in this zone
Praia
Central European Time (CET)
IANA identifier
Europe/Paris
Current UTC offset
UTC+02:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+2
Major cities in this zone
ParisLyonMarseille

Sun today in Praia and Paris

Paris
Sunrise
06:11
Sunset
21:24
Solar noon
13:48
Daylight
15h 12m

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Looking for local time? See time in Praia or time in Paris.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between CVT and CET right now?+
CET (Central European Time) is currently 3 hours ahead CVT (Cape Verde Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does CVT or CET observe daylight saving time?+
CVT: does not observe daylight saving time. CET: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between CVT and CET?+
The strongest overlap is 09:00–13:00 CVT (12:00–16:00 CET), giving 5 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Paris when it is 12:00 noon in Praia?+
When it is 12:00 Thu in Praia (CVT), it is 15:00 Thu in Paris (CET).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for CVT and CET?+
CVT maps to "Atlantic/Cape_Verde" in the IANA database. CET maps to "Europe/Paris". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Praia ahead of or behind Paris?+
Whether Praia (CVT) is ahead of or behind Paris (CET) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now CET is 3 hours ahead CVT. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for CVT and CET?+
CVT is UTC-01:00 (GMT-1) and CET is UTC+02:00 (GMT+2). Both offsets shift by one hour when the corresponding region enters or exits daylight saving time, so the live values on this page are the source of truth.
Can I schedule meetings during business hours for both CVT and CET?+
Yes. There are 5 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 09:00–13:00 CVT.