CVT to SRT Time Converter

Convert Cape Verde Time (CVT) to Suriname Time (SRT). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 2 hours behind.

Praia · Cape Verde Time
21:37:52
Thursday, May 21, 2026
GMT-1 · UTC-01:00
Paramaribo · Suriname Time
19:37:52
Thursday, May 21, 2026
GMT-3 · UTC-03:00

Convert a specific time

From: CVT (Praia)
To: SRT (Paramaribo)
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Daylight Saving status right now

CVT (Cape Verde Time)
Observes DST
No
SRT (Suriname Time)
Observes DST
No

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

Hour-by-hour CVT to SRT conversion table

CVT time (Praia)SRT time (Paramaribo)Status
00:00 Thu22:00 WedOff-hours both sides
01:00 Thu23:00 WedOff-hours both sides
02:00 Thu00:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
03:00 Thu01:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
04:00 Thu02:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
05:00 Thu03:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
06:00 Thu04:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
07:00 Thu05:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
08:00 Thu06:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
09:00 Thu07:00 ThuCVT working
10:00 Thu08:00 ThuCVT working
11:00 Thu09:00 ThuBoth at work
12:00 Thu10:00 ThuBoth at work
13:00 Thu11:00 ThuBoth at work
14:00 Thu12:00 ThuBoth at work
15:00 Thu13:00 ThuBoth at work
16:00 Thu14:00 ThuBoth at work
17:00 Thu15:00 ThuSRT working
18:00 Thu16:00 ThuSRT working
19:00 Thu17:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
20:00 Thu18:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
21:00 Thu19:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
22:00 Thu20:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
23:00 Thu21:00 ThuOff-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
Suriname Time (SRT)
IANA identifier
America/Paramaribo
Current UTC offset
UTC-03:00
Current abbreviation
GMT-3
Major cities in this zone
Paramaribo

Related converters

SRT to CVT (reverse)CVT to ESTCVT to PSTCVT to GMTCVT to UTCCVT to CETEST to SRTPST to SRTGMT to SRTUTC to SRTCET to SRT
Looking for local time? See time in Praia or time in Paramaribo.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between CVT and SRT right now?+
SRT (Suriname Time) is currently 2 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 SRT observe daylight saving time?+
CVT: does not observe daylight saving time. SRT: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between CVT and SRT?+
The strongest overlap is 11:00–16:00 CVT (09:00–14:00 SRT), giving 6 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Paramaribo when it is 12:00 noon in Praia?+
When it is 12:00 Thu in Praia (CVT), it is 10:00 Thu in Paramaribo (SRT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for CVT and SRT?+
CVT maps to "Atlantic/Cape_Verde" in the IANA database. SRT maps to "America/Paramaribo". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Praia ahead of or behind Paramaribo?+
Whether Praia (CVT) is ahead of or behind Paramaribo (SRT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now SRT is 2 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 SRT?+
CVT is UTC-01:00 (GMT-1) and SRT is UTC-03:00 (GMT-3). 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 SRT?+
Yes. There are 6 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 11:00–16:00 CVT.