SRT to CVT Time Converter

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

Paramaribo · Suriname Time
03:49:11
Friday, May 22, 2026
GMT-3 · UTC-03:00
Praia · Cape Verde Time
05:49:11
Friday, May 22, 2026
GMT-1 · UTC-01:00

Convert a specific time

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

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

When can SRT 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 Paramaribo (SRT). 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: 09:00–14:00 SRT (11:00–16:00 CVT).

Hour-by-hour SRT to CVT conversion table

SRT time (Paramaribo)CVT time (Praia)Status
00:00 Fri02:00 FriOff-hours both sides
01:00 Fri03:00 FriOff-hours both sides
02:00 Fri04:00 FriOff-hours both sides
03:00 Fri05:00 FriOff-hours both sides
04:00 Fri06:00 FriOff-hours both sides
05:00 Fri07:00 FriOff-hours both sides
06:00 Fri08:00 FriOff-hours both sides
07:00 Fri09:00 FriCVT working
08:00 Fri10:00 FriCVT working
09:00 Fri11:00 FriBoth at work
10:00 Fri12:00 FriBoth at work
11:00 Fri13:00 FriBoth at work
12:00 Fri14:00 FriBoth at work
13:00 Fri15:00 FriBoth at work
14:00 Fri16:00 FriBoth at work
15:00 Fri17:00 FriSRT working
16:00 Fri18:00 FriSRT working
17:00 Fri19:00 FriOff-hours both sides
18:00 Fri20:00 FriOff-hours both sides
19:00 Fri21:00 FriOff-hours both sides
20:00 Fri22:00 FriOff-hours both sides
21:00 Fri23:00 FriOff-hours both sides
22:00 Fri00:00 SatOff-hours both sides
23:00 Fri01:00 SatOff-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

Suriname Time (SRT)
IANA identifier
America/Paramaribo
Current UTC offset
UTC-03:00
Current abbreviation
GMT-3
Major cities in this zone
Paramaribo
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 SRT (reverse)SRT to ESTSRT to PSTSRT to GMTSRT to UTCSRT to CETEST to CVTPST to CVTGMT to CVTUTC to CVTCET to CVT
Looking for local time? See time in Paramaribo or time in Praia.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between SRT and CVT right now?+
CVT (Cape Verde Time) is currently 2 hours ahead SRT (Suriname Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does SRT or CVT observe daylight saving time?+
SRT: does not observe daylight saving time. CVT: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between SRT and CVT?+
The strongest overlap is 09:00–14:00 SRT (11:00–16:00 CVT), giving 6 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Praia when it is 12:00 noon in Paramaribo?+
When it is 12:00 Fri in Paramaribo (SRT), it is 14:00 Fri in Praia (CVT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for SRT and CVT?+
SRT maps to "America/Paramaribo" 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 Paramaribo ahead of or behind Praia?+
Whether Paramaribo (SRT) is ahead of or behind Praia (CVT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now CVT is 2 hours ahead SRT. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for SRT and CVT?+
SRT is UTC-03:00 (GMT-3) 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 SRT and CVT?+
Yes. There are 6 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 09:00–14:00 SRT.