Cape Verde

Atlantic • Cape_Verde

Current local time

03:14:21

Sunday, May 31, 2026

UTC offset

UTC-01:00

No daylight saving changes

Cape_Verde does not observe daylight saving time. Clocks stay on UTC-01:00 all year long.

Cape Verde Standard Time (CVST)

Cape Verde Standard Time (CVST) is the stable time for the islands, always set to UTC-01:00 and never affected by daylightsaving changes.

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.