UTC to CVT Time Converter

Convert Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) to Cape Verde Time (CVT). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 1 hour behind.

UTC · Coordinated Universal Time
16:08:10
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
UTC · UTC+00:00
Praia · Cape Verde Time
15:08:10
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
GMT-1 · UTC-01:00

Convert a specific time

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

UTC (Coordinated Universal Time)
Observes DST
No
CVT (Cape Verde Time)
Observes DST
No

When can UTC 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 UTC (UTC). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
7 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 10:00–16:00 UTC (09:00–15:00 CVT).

Hour-by-hour UTC to CVT conversion table

UTC time (UTC)CVT time (Praia)Status
00:00 Tue23:00 MonOff-hours both sides
01:00 Tue00:00 TueOff-hours both sides
02:00 Tue01:00 TueOff-hours both sides
03:00 Tue02:00 TueOff-hours both sides
04:00 Tue03:00 TueOff-hours both sides
05:00 Tue04:00 TueOff-hours both sides
06:00 Tue05:00 TueOff-hours both sides
07:00 Tue06:00 TueOff-hours both sides
08:00 Tue07:00 TueOff-hours both sides
09:00 Tue08:00 TueUTC working
10:00 Tue09:00 TueBoth at work
11:00 Tue10:00 TueBoth at work
12:00 Tue11:00 TueBoth at work
13:00 Tue12:00 TueBoth at work
14:00 Tue13:00 TueBoth at work
15:00 Tue14:00 TueBoth at work
16:00 Tue15:00 TueBoth at work
17:00 Tue16:00 TueCVT working
18:00 Tue17:00 TueOff-hours both sides
19:00 Tue18:00 TueOff-hours both sides
20:00 Tue19:00 TueOff-hours both sides
21:00 Tue20:00 TueOff-hours both sides
22:00 Tue21:00 TueOff-hours both sides
23:00 Tue22:00 TueOff-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

Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)
IANA identifier
UTC
Current UTC offset
UTC+00:00
Current abbreviation
UTC
Major cities in this zone
UTC
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 UTC (reverse)UTC to ESTUTC to PSTUTC to GMTUTC to CETUTC to ISTEST to CVTPST to CVTGMT to CVTCET to CVTIST to CVT
Looking for local time? See time in UTC or time in Praia.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between UTC and CVT right now?+
CVT (Cape Verde Time) is currently 1 hour behind UTC (Coordinated Universal Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does UTC or CVT observe daylight saving time?+
UTC: does not observe daylight saving time. CVT: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between UTC and CVT?+
The strongest overlap is 10:00–16:00 UTC (09:00–15:00 CVT), giving 7 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Praia when it is 12:00 noon in UTC?+
When it is 12:00 Tue in UTC (UTC), it is 11:00 Tue in Praia (CVT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for UTC and CVT?+
UTC maps to "UTC" 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 UTC ahead of or behind Praia?+
Whether UTC (UTC) is ahead of or behind Praia (CVT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now CVT is 1 hour behind UTC. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for UTC and CVT?+
UTC is UTC+00:00 (UTC) 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 UTC and CVT?+
Yes. There are 7 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 10:00–16:00 UTC.