PST to CVT Time Converter

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

Los Angeles · Pacific Standard Time
01:10:48
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
PDT · UTC-07:00
Praia · Cape Verde Time
07:10:48
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GMT-1 · UTC-01:00

Convert a specific time

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

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
CVT (Cape Verde Time)
Observes DST
No

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 PST and CVT meet?

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Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
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Columns are hours of the day in Los Angeles (PST). 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: 09:00–10:00 PST (15:00–16:00 CVT).

Hour-by-hour PST to CVT conversion table

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

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
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 Los Angeles and Praia

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

Related converters

CVT to PST (reverse)PST to ESTPST to GMTPST to UTCPST to CETPST to ISTEST to CVTGMT to CVTUTC to CVTCET to CVTIST to CVT
Looking for local time? See time in Los Angeles or time in Praia.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between PST and CVT right now?+
CVT (Cape Verde Time) is currently 6 hours ahead PST (Pacific Standard Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does PST or CVT observe daylight saving time?+
PST: observes daylight saving time. CVT: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between PST and CVT?+
The strongest overlap is 09:00–10:00 PST (15:00–16:00 CVT), giving 2 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Praia when it is 12:00 noon in Los Angeles?+
When it is 12:00 Wed in Los Angeles (PST), it is 18:00 Wed in Praia (CVT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for PST and CVT?+
PST maps to "America/Los_Angeles" 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 Los Angeles ahead of or behind Praia?+
Whether Los Angeles (PST) is ahead of or behind Praia (CVT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now CVT is 6 hours ahead PST. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for PST and CVT?+
PST is UTC-07:00 (PDT) 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 PST and CVT?+
Yes. There are 2 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 09:00–10:00 PST.