PET to CVT Time Converter

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

Lima · Peru Time
17:18:45
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
GMT-5 · UTC-05:00
Praia · Cape Verde Time
21:18:45
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
GMT-1 · UTC-01:00

Convert a specific time

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

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

When can PET 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 Lima (PET). 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: 09:00–12:00 PET (13:00–16:00 CVT).

Hour-by-hour PET to CVT conversion table

PET time (Lima)CVT time (Praia)Status
00:00 Wed04:00 WedOff-hours both sides
01:00 Wed05:00 WedOff-hours both sides
02:00 Wed06:00 WedOff-hours both sides
03:00 Wed07:00 WedOff-hours both sides
04:00 Wed08:00 WedOff-hours both sides
05:00 Wed09:00 WedCVT working
06:00 Wed10:00 WedCVT working
07:00 Wed11:00 WedCVT working
08:00 Wed12:00 WedCVT working
09:00 Wed13:00 WedBoth at work
10:00 Wed14:00 WedBoth at work
11:00 Wed15:00 WedBoth at work
12:00 Wed16:00 WedBoth at work
13:00 Wed17:00 WedPET working
14:00 Wed18:00 WedPET working
15:00 Wed19:00 WedPET working
16:00 Wed20:00 WedPET working
17:00 Wed21:00 WedOff-hours both sides
18:00 Wed22:00 WedOff-hours both sides
19:00 Wed23:00 WedOff-hours both sides
20:00 Wed00:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
21:00 Wed01:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
22:00 Wed02:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
23:00 Wed03:00 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

Peru Time (PET)
IANA identifier
America/Lima
Current UTC offset
UTC-05:00
Current abbreviation
GMT-5
Major cities in this zone
Lima
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

Related converters

CVT to PET (reverse)PET to ESTPET to PSTPET to GMTPET to UTCPET to CETEST to CVTPST to CVTGMT to CVTUTC to CVTCET to CVT
Looking for local time? See time in Lima or time in Praia.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between PET and CVT right now?+
CVT (Cape Verde Time) is currently 4 hours ahead PET (Peru Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does PET or CVT observe daylight saving time?+
PET: does not observe daylight saving time. CVT: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between PET and CVT?+
The strongest overlap is 09:00–12:00 PET (13:00–16:00 CVT), giving 4 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Praia when it is 12:00 noon in Lima?+
When it is 12:00 Wed in Lima (PET), it is 16:00 Wed in Praia (CVT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for PET and CVT?+
PET maps to "America/Lima" 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 Lima ahead of or behind Praia?+
Whether Lima (PET) is ahead of or behind Praia (CVT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now CVT is 4 hours ahead PET. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for PET and CVT?+
PET is UTC-05:00 (GMT-5) 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 PET and CVT?+
Yes. There are 4 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 09:00–12:00 PET.