Current time in
Cape Verde
Wednesday, 16 September 2026
Atlantic/Cape_Verde · UTC-01:00 · DST not in effect
About Cape Verde
Cape Verde observes UTC-01:00 right now on the Atlantic/Cape_Verde time zone (-01). The clock stays accurate to the second, and the details beneath it cover the UTC offset, daylight saving status, and how Cape Verde lines up with cities around the globe.
Time zone details
- IANA identifier
- Atlantic/Cape_Verde
- Abbreviation
- -01
- UTC offset
- UTC-01:00
- Daylight saving
- Not in effect
Cape Verde does not observe daylight saving time.
Cape Verde vs. major cities
| City | Current time | UTC offset |
|---|---|---|
| Cape Verde (this zone) | UTC-01:00 | |
| UTC | UTC+00:00 | |
| New York | UTC-04:00 | |
| London | UTC+01:00 | |
| Dubai | UTC+04:00 | |
| Singapore | UTC+08:00 | |
| Sydney | UTC+10:00 |
Featured cities
Same UTC offset
Frequently asked questions
What time is it in Cape Verde right now? ▾
The current time in Cape Verde is shown live at the top of this page, based on the Atlantic/Cape_Verde time zone (UTC-01:00).
What is the UTC offset for Cape Verde? ▾
Cape Verde is currently at UTC-01:00, meaning local time is offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) by that amount.
Does Cape Verde observe Daylight Saving Time? ▾
No, Cape Verde is not currently observing Daylight Saving Time (DST).
What time zone identifier does Cape Verde use? ▾
Cape Verde uses the Atlantic/Cape_Verde IANA time zone identifier, the standard reference used by computers and apps worldwide to calculate accurate local time.