Time zone · Africa
CVST
Cape Verde Standard Time
Cape Verde Standard Time (CVST) is the stable time for the islands, always set to UTC-01:00 and never affected by daylightsaving changes.
Sunday, May 31, 2026
Current offset
UTC-01:00
Standard · -01
Daylight saving
Not observed
Year-round standard time
IANA zones
1
None observe daylight saving
DST offset
—
No summer variant
About CVST
A fixed, year-round offset.
Cape Verde Standard Time (CVST) is the stable time for the islands, always set to UTC-01:00 and never affected by daylightsaving changes.
IANA zones · the technical identifiers
The zone that resolve to CVST.
For software, always store the IANA identifier — never the abbreviation alone. The database keeps these zones distinct because their rules can, and historically did, diverge.
Cities currently on CVST
The same hour, city by city.
1 city · all UTC-01:00
Where CVST is used
One country.
Same offset · UTC-01:00
Other zones at UTC-01:00 right now.
These named zones share CVST's offset today. When daylight saving rules differ, they drift apart for part of the year.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about CVST, daylight saving, and how to handle it in software. Can't find what you need? Email [email protected].
- Does Cape Verde observe daylight saving time?
- No, Cape Verde does not observe daylight saving time; the offset remains UTC-01:00 year-round.
- Which country uses Cape Verde Standard Time?
- Cape Verde Standard Time is used exclusively by the country of Cape Verde.
- What is the main time zone in Cape Verde?
- The main and only time zone in Cape Verde is Atlantic/Cape_Verde with a standard offset of UTC-01:00.
- Is the current time in Cape Verde Standard Time affected by any past daylight saving changes?
- Since 2021, Cape Verdian time has been fixed at UTC-01:00, with no daylight saving changes.
- What are the benefits of using Cape Verde Standard Time for international collaboration?
- The consistent UTC-01:00 offset simplifies scheduling with partners in nearby regions without daylight saving adjustments.
- How does Cape Verde Standard Time compare to other African time zones?
- Cape Verde Standard Time is unique among African time zones for its stability and lack of daylight saving changes.
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