Current time in Cape Verde

20:45:58

Thursday, October 29, 2026

UTC-1 2 hours ahead of Brasília Reference: Praia

Time zone of Cape Verde

The time in Cape Verde (Praia) follows the Atlantic/Cape_Verde time zone, currently UTC-1. 2 hours ahead of Brasília.

Cape Verde

20:45:58

Brasília

18:45:58

How to call or schedule a meeting with Cape Verde

When it is 9:00 in Brasília, it is 11:00 in Cape Verde; when it is 18:00 in Brasília, it is 20:00 there. The window where 9:00–18:00 working hours overlap on both sides runs from 09:00 to 16:00 Brasília time.

Cape Verde: sunrise today at 06:28 · sunset at 18:06 · see details

See also the world time table to compare several cities at once, the meeting planner and the time zones guide to understand how the difference is calculated.

Country facts

Capital: Praia
Continent: Africa
Area: 4,033 km² (1,557 sq mi)
Population: about 510 thousand inhabitants (old estimate, 2014)
Currency: Cape Verdean escudo (CVE)
Languages: Portuguese
Calling code: +238
Internet domain: .cv

More countries: Africa

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Brazil and Cape Verde?

2 hours ahead of Brasília at the moment. Because neither Brazil nor Cape Verde changes clocks during the year, the gap is the same all year.

What time zone is Cape Verde in?

Cape Verde follows Atlantic/Cape_Verde, currently UTC-1. The reference location is Praia.

Does Cape Verde have daylight saving time?

No. Under the current rules, Cape Verde does not change its clocks during the year.

What is the best time to call Cape Verde from Brazil?

Assuming 9:00–18:00 working hours on both sides, the shared window runs from 09:00 to 16:00 Brasília time (11:00 to 18:00 in Cape Verde).

What is the capital of Cape Verde?

The capital of Cape Verde is Praia. The country covers about 4,033 km². Continent: Africa.

What currency and calling code does Cape Verde use?

The currency is the Cape Verdean escudo (CVE). To call from abroad, dial +238 before the number. Websites use the .cv domain.