CVT to PET Time Converter

Convert Cape Verde Time (CVT) to Peru Time (PET). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 4 hours behind.

Praia · Cape Verde Time
01:16:01
Saturday, May 23, 2026
GMT-1 · UTC-01:00
Lima · Peru Time
21:16:01
Friday, May 22, 2026
GMT-5 · UTC-05:00

Convert a specific time

From: CVT (Praia)
To: PET (Lima)
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Daylight Saving status right now

CVT (Cape Verde Time)
Observes DST
No
PET (Peru Time)
Observes DST
No

When can CVT and PET meet?

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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.
4 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 13:00–16:00 CVT (09:00–12:00 PET).

Hour-by-hour CVT to PET conversion table

CVT time (Praia)PET time (Lima)Status
00:00 Sat20:00 FriOff-hours both sides
01:00 Sat21:00 FriOff-hours both sides
02:00 Sat22:00 FriOff-hours both sides
03:00 Sat23:00 FriOff-hours both sides
04:00 Sat00:00 SatOff-hours both sides
05:00 Sat01:00 SatOff-hours both sides
06:00 Sat02:00 SatOff-hours both sides
07:00 Sat03:00 SatOff-hours both sides
08:00 Sat04:00 SatOff-hours both sides
09:00 Sat05:00 SatCVT working
10:00 Sat06:00 SatCVT working
11:00 Sat07:00 SatCVT working
12:00 Sat08:00 SatCVT working
13:00 Sat09:00 SatBoth at work
14:00 Sat10:00 SatBoth at work
15:00 Sat11:00 SatBoth at work
16:00 Sat12:00 SatBoth at work
17:00 Sat13:00 SatPET working
18:00 Sat14:00 SatPET working
19:00 Sat15:00 SatPET working
20:00 Sat16:00 SatPET working
21:00 Sat17:00 SatOff-hours both sides
22:00 Sat18:00 SatOff-hours both sides
23:00 Sat19:00 SatOff-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
Peru Time (PET)
IANA identifier
America/Lima
Current UTC offset
UTC-05:00
Current abbreviation
GMT-5
Major cities in this zone
Lima

Related converters

PET to CVT (reverse)CVT to ESTCVT to PSTCVT to GMTCVT to UTCCVT to CETEST to PETPST to PETGMT to PETUTC to PETCET to PET
Looking for local time? See time in Praia or time in Lima.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between CVT and PET right now?+
PET (Peru Time) is currently 4 hours behind 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 PET observe daylight saving time?+
CVT: does not observe daylight saving time. PET: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between CVT and PET?+
The strongest overlap is 13:00–16:00 CVT (09:00–12:00 PET), giving 4 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Lima when it is 12:00 noon in Praia?+
When it is 12:00 Sat in Praia (CVT), it is 08:00 Sat in Lima (PET).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for CVT and PET?+
CVT maps to "Atlantic/Cape_Verde" in the IANA database. PET maps to "America/Lima". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Praia ahead of or behind Lima?+
Whether Praia (CVT) is ahead of or behind Lima (PET) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now PET is 4 hours behind CVT. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for CVT and PET?+
CVT is UTC-01:00 (GMT-1) and PET is UTC-05:00 (GMT-5). 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 PET?+
Yes. There are 4 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 13:00–16:00 CVT.