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Current Time in Praia

Cape Verde · Atlantic/Cape_Verde · UTC-01:00

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Time Zone
Atlantic/Cape_Verde
UTC Offset
UTC-01:00
Continent
Africa
Country
Cape Verde
DST Status
Not Observed
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Offset: UTC-01:00 | TZ: Atlantic/Cape_Verde

About Praia Time Zone

Praia is the capital of Cape Verde, on the island of Santiago in the Atlantic, with a historic Plateau district and a vibrant music scene. Cape Verde uses UTC-1 year-round.

Praia is in the Cape Verde Time (CVT) time zone, with the IANA identifier Atlantic/Cape_Verde and a standard offset of UTC-01:00. Cape Verde does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so Praia stays on UTC-01:00 all year. Standard time puts Praia 6 hours 30 minutes behind India (IST) and 1 hour behind UTC.

Highlights of Praia

Praia Quick Facts

Time Difference and Best Time to Call Praia

The table shows how Praia compares with major time zones, and what 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM in Praia are elsewhere.

Compared with Praia is 9:00 AM in Praia 5:00 PM in Praia
UTC / GMT1 hour behind UTC10:0018:00
India (IST)6 hours 30 minutes behind India (IST)15:3023:30
London (UK)1 hour behind London (GMT)10:0018:00
New York (US Eastern)4 hours ahead of New York (EST)05:0013:00

Differences use standard time. The UK and the US move their clocks by one hour in summer, so the gap with them can change by an hour for part of the year.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time zone is Praia in?

Praia is in the Cape Verde Time (CVT) time zone (Atlantic/Cape_Verde), which is UTC-01:00 in standard time.

Does Praia observe Daylight Saving Time?

No. Praia stays on UTC-01:00 year-round.

What is the time difference between Praia and India?

In standard time, Praia is 6 hours 30 minutes behind India (IST). India uses IST (UTC+05:30) all year.

What is the UTC offset of Praia?

The standard UTC offset of Praia is UTC-01:00.

The live clock displayed above reflects the real-time local time currently in Praia, making it an ideal tool for international business coordination, travel planning, remote work scheduling, and staying connected across time zones.

Nearby Cities & Time Zones

The cities listed below represent some of the most prominent urban centers near Praia, along with their respective local times for easy comparison and scheduling.