CVT to PST Time Converter

Convert Cape Verde Time (CVT) to Pacific Standard Time (PST). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 6 hours behind.

Praia · Cape Verde Time
22:02:27
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GMT-1 · UTC-01:00
Los Angeles · Pacific Standard Time
16:02:27
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
PDT · UTC-07:00

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From: CVT (Praia)
To: PST (Los Angeles)
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Daylight Saving status right now

CVT (Cape Verde Time)
Observes DST
No
PST (Pacific Standard Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-11-01
Offset shift
UTC-07:00 → UTC-08:00

Heads up: PST observes DST while CVT does not. The 6-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when PST starts or ends DST.

When can CVT and PST 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.
2 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 15:00–16:00 CVT (09:00–10:00 PST).

Hour-by-hour CVT to PST conversion table

CVT time (Praia)PST time (Los Angeles)Status
00:00 Wed18:00 TueOff-hours both sides
01:00 Wed19:00 TueOff-hours both sides
02:00 Wed20:00 TueOff-hours both sides
03:00 Wed21:00 TueOff-hours both sides
04:00 Wed22:00 TueOff-hours both sides
05:00 Wed23:00 TueOff-hours both sides
06:00 Wed00:00 WedOff-hours both sides
07:00 Wed01:00 WedOff-hours both sides
08:00 Wed02:00 WedOff-hours both sides
09:00 Wed03:00 WedCVT working
10:00 Wed04:00 WedCVT working
11:00 Wed05:00 WedCVT working
12:00 Wed06:00 WedCVT working
13:00 Wed07:00 WedCVT working
14:00 Wed08:00 WedCVT working
15:00 Wed09:00 WedBoth at work
16:00 Wed10:00 WedBoth at work
17:00 Wed11:00 WedPST working
18:00 Wed12:00 WedPST working
19:00 Wed13:00 WedPST working
20:00 Wed14:00 WedPST working
21:00 Wed15:00 WedPST working
22:00 Wed16:00 WedPST working
23:00 Wed17:00 WedOff-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
Pacific Standard Time (PST)
IANA identifier
America/Los_Angeles
Current UTC offset
UTC-07:00
Current abbreviation
PDT
Major cities in this zone
Los AngelesSan FranciscoSeattlePortlandSan Diego

Sun today in Praia and Los Angeles

Los Angeles
Sunrise
05:54
Sunset
19:47
Solar noon
12:50
Daylight
13h 52m

Related converters

PST to CVT (reverse)CVT to ESTCVT to GMTCVT to UTCCVT to CETCVT to ISTEST to PSTGMT to PSTUTC to PSTCET to PSTIST to PST
Looking for local time? See time in Praia or time in Los Angeles.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between CVT and PST right now?+
PST (Pacific Standard Time) is currently 6 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 PST observe daylight saving time?+
CVT: does not observe daylight saving time. PST: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between CVT and PST?+
The strongest overlap is 15:00–16:00 CVT (09:00–10:00 PST), giving 2 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Los Angeles when it is 12:00 noon in Praia?+
When it is 12:00 Wed in Praia (CVT), it is 06:00 Wed in Los Angeles (PST).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for CVT and PST?+
CVT maps to "Atlantic/Cape_Verde" in the IANA database. PST maps to "America/Los_Angeles". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Praia ahead of or behind Los Angeles?+
Whether Praia (CVT) is ahead of or behind Los Angeles (PST) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now PST is 6 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 PST?+
CVT is UTC-01:00 (GMT-1) and PST is UTC-07:00 (PDT). 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 PST?+
Yes. There are 2 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 15:00–16:00 CVT.