CVT to GMT Time Converter

Convert Cape Verde Time (CVT) to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 2 hours ahead.

Praia · Cape Verde Time
14:21:03
Thursday, May 14, 2026
GMT-1 · UTC-01:00
London · Greenwich Mean Time
16:21:03
Thursday, May 14, 2026
GMT+1 · UTC+01:00

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From: CVT (Praia)
To: GMT (London)
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Daylight Saving status right now

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

Heads up: GMT observes DST while CVT does not. The 2-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when GMT starts or ends DST.

When can CVT and GMT meet?

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CVT
GMT
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.
6 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 09:00–14:00 CVT (11:00–16:00 GMT).

Hour-by-hour CVT to GMT conversion table

CVT time (Praia)GMT time (London)Status
00:00 Thu02:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
01:00 Thu03:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
02:00 Thu04:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
03:00 Thu05:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
04:00 Thu06:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
05:00 Thu07:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
06:00 Thu08:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
07:00 Thu09:00 ThuGMT working
08:00 Thu10:00 ThuGMT working
09:00 Thu11:00 ThuBoth at work
10:00 Thu12:00 ThuBoth at work
11:00 Thu13:00 ThuBoth at work
12:00 Thu14:00 ThuBoth at work
13:00 Thu15:00 ThuBoth at work
14:00 Thu16:00 ThuBoth at work
15:00 Thu17:00 ThuCVT working
16:00 Thu18:00 ThuCVT working
17:00 Thu19:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
18:00 Thu20:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
19:00 Thu21:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
20:00 Thu22:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
21:00 Thu23:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
22:00 Thu00:00 FriOff-hours both sides
23:00 Thu01:00 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
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)
IANA identifier
Europe/London
Current UTC offset
UTC+01:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+1
Major cities in this zone
LondonManchesterEdinburghBirmingham

Sun today in Praia and London

London
Sunrise
05:11
Sunset
20:44
Solar noon
12:58
Daylight
15h 32m

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between CVT and GMT right now?+
GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) is currently 2 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 GMT observe daylight saving time?+
CVT: does not observe daylight saving time. GMT: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between CVT and GMT?+
The strongest overlap is 09:00–14:00 CVT (11:00–16:00 GMT), giving 6 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in London when it is 12:00 noon in Praia?+
When it is 12:00 Thu in Praia (CVT), it is 14:00 Thu in London (GMT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for CVT and GMT?+
CVT maps to "Atlantic/Cape_Verde" in the IANA database. GMT maps to "Europe/London". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Praia ahead of or behind London?+
Whether Praia (CVT) is ahead of or behind London (GMT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now GMT is 2 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 GMT?+
CVT is UTC-01:00 (GMT-1) and GMT is UTC+01:00 (GMT+1). 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 GMT?+
Yes. There are 6 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 09:00–14:00 CVT.