IST to CVT Time Converter

Convert India Standard Time (IST) to Cape Verde Time (CVT). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 6h 30m behind.

Mumbai · India Standard Time
10:34:16
Saturday, May 23, 2026
GMT+5:30 · UTC+05:30
Praia · Cape Verde Time
04:04:16
Saturday, May 23, 2026
GMT-1 · UTC-01:00

Convert a specific time

From: IST (Mumbai)
To: CVT (Praia)
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Daylight Saving status right now

IST (India Standard Time)
Observes DST
No
CVT (Cape Verde Time)
Observes DST
No

When can IST and CVT meet?

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Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in Mumbai (IST). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
1 hour of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 16:00–16:00 IST (09:30–09:30 CVT).

Hour-by-hour IST to CVT conversion table

IST time (Mumbai)CVT time (Praia)Status
00:00 Sat17:30 FriOff-hours both sides
01:00 Sat18:30 FriOff-hours both sides
02:00 Sat19:30 FriOff-hours both sides
03:00 Sat20:30 FriOff-hours both sides
04:00 Sat21:30 FriOff-hours both sides
05:00 Sat22:30 FriOff-hours both sides
06:00 Sat23:30 FriOff-hours both sides
07:00 Sat00:30 SatOff-hours both sides
08:00 Sat01:30 SatOff-hours both sides
09:00 Sat02:30 SatIST working
10:00 Sat03:30 SatIST working
11:00 Sat04:30 SatIST working
12:00 Sat05:30 SatIST working
13:00 Sat06:30 SatIST working
14:00 Sat07:30 SatIST working
15:00 Sat08:30 SatIST working
16:00 Sat09:30 SatBoth at work
17:00 Sat10:30 SatCVT working
18:00 Sat11:30 SatCVT working
19:00 Sat12:30 SatCVT working
20:00 Sat13:30 SatCVT working
21:00 Sat14:30 SatCVT working
22:00 Sat15:30 SatCVT working
23:00 Sat16:30 SatCVT working

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

India Standard Time (IST)
IANA identifier
Asia/Kolkata
Current UTC offset
UTC+05:30
Current abbreviation
GMT+5:30
Major cities in this zone
MumbaiNew DelhiBangaloreChennaiKolkata
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

Sun today in Mumbai and Praia

Mumbai
Sunrise
06:03
Sunset
19:10
Solar noon
12:36
Daylight
13h 7m

Related converters

CVT to IST (reverse)IST to ESTIST to PSTIST to GMTIST to UTCIST to CETEST to CVTPST to CVTGMT to CVTUTC to CVTCET to CVT
Looking for local time? See time in Mumbai or time in Praia.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between IST and CVT right now?+
CVT (Cape Verde Time) is currently 6h 30m behind IST (India Standard Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does IST or CVT observe daylight saving time?+
IST: does not observe daylight saving time. CVT: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between IST and CVT?+
The strongest overlap is 16:00–16:00 IST (09:30–09:30 CVT), giving 1 hour when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Praia when it is 12:00 noon in Mumbai?+
When it is 12:00 Sat in Mumbai (IST), it is 05:30 Sat in Praia (CVT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for IST and CVT?+
IST maps to "Asia/Kolkata" in the IANA database. CVT maps to "Atlantic/Cape_Verde". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Mumbai ahead of or behind Praia?+
Whether Mumbai (IST) is ahead of or behind Praia (CVT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now CVT is 6h 30m behind IST. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for IST and CVT?+
IST is UTC+05:30 (GMT+5:30) and CVT 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 IST and CVT?+
Yes. There are 1 hour of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 16:00–16:00 IST.