Time in Cape Verde right now
Cape Verde time is shown live at the top of this page. The clock uses the same time zone data used by phones and computers.
- Time zone
- Atlantic/Cape_Verde
- Offset from UTC now
- Daylight saving time
- No, same time all year
- Main city
- Cape Verde
- Public holidays 2026
- 12 dates
- Continent
- Africa
Sunrise and sunset in Cape Verde
Sunrise, sunset, day length and solar noon for Cape Verde update every minute from the sun position. The table uses Cape Verde coordinates for today's values.
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Day length
- Solar noon
- Moon phase
- Moon lit
Public holidays in Cape Verde, 2026
The 12 public holiday dates for 2026, with the days left to each one counted from today. Dates come from the open source holidays library.
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1JanNew Year's DayThursday · Passed
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13JanDemocracy and Freedom DayTuesday · Passed
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20JanNational Heroes DayTuesday · Passed
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18FebAsh WednesdayWednesday · Passed
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3AprGood FridayFriday · Passed
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5AprEaster SundaySunday · Passed
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1MayWorker's DayFriday · Passed
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1JunInternational Children's DayMonday · Passed
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5JulNational Independence DaySunday · Passed
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15AugAssumption DaySaturday · Passed
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1NovAll Saints' DaySunday · In 46 days
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25DecChristmas DayFriday · In 100 days
Cape Verde time compared with other cities
Compare Cape Verde with major cities around the world right now. The difference column counts from Cape Verde, so a positive value means that city is ahead.
| City | Country | Local time | From Cape Verde |
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| New York | Eastern Time | --:-- | |
| Chicago | Central Time | --:-- | |
| Denver | Mountain Time | --:-- | |
| Phoenix | Mountain Time without daylight saving | --:-- | |
| Los Angeles | Pacific Time | --:-- | |
| Honolulu | Hawaii-Aleutian Time | --:-- | |
| London | United Kingdom | --:-- | |
| Dubai | United Arab Emirates | --:-- | |
| Tokyo | Japan | --:-- | |
| Sydney | Australia | --:-- |
Daylight saving changes in Cape Verde
Cape Verde changes its clocks for daylight saving time where local rules require it. The table shows the next change, plus the offset before and after it. Clock change dates come from the IANA time zone database.
Cape Verde changes its clocks for daylight saving time where local rules require it. The table shows the next change, plus the offset before and after it.
Cape Verde keeps an offset of its own.
No other country runs on UTC-1, so the clock in Cape Verde matches nowhere else in the world. Every other country and its current time is on the countries page.
Quick answers about time in Cape Verde
Short answers about Cape Verde time zones, daylight saving time, UTC offsets and public holidays.
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What time is it in Cape Verde now?
The clock at the top of this page shows the current time in Cape Verde and updates every second. Other columns show additional clocks if Cape Verde uses more than 1 time zone.
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What time zone is Cape Verde in?
Cape Verde uses one time zone, Atlantic/Cape_Verde, which is UTC-1 all year. Phones and computers list it under that name, and the clock at the top of this page follows it.
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Does Cape Verde use daylight saving time?
The daylight saving section above shows whether Cape Verde changes clocks in 2026. It lists the next change date and the offset before and after it.
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What is the UTC offset in Cape Verde?
The UTC offset for Cape Verde is shown next to the live clock above. It updates for daylight saving time when local rules change.
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What is the time difference between Cape Verde and New York?
Cape Verde is 4 hours ahead of New York in winter and 3 hours ahead of New York in summer. The comparison table above updates when either place changes clocks.
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What is the time difference between Cape Verde and London?
Cape Verde is 1 hour behind London in winter and 2 hours behind London in summer. The comparison table above updates when either place changes clocks.
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What is the time difference between Cape Verde and New Delhi?
Cape Verde is 6.5 hours behind New Delhi all year. The comparison table above updates when either place changes clocks.
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When is the next public holiday in Cape Verde?
The holiday list counts the days to the next public holiday from today. For 2026, it shows the first and last listed public holiday dates in Cape Verde.
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How many public holidays does Cape Verde have in 2026?
12 public holiday dates are listed for Cape Verde in 2026. The table also shows the weekday for each date.
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What time does the sun rise and set in Cape Verde?
Today's sunrise, sunset, day length and solar noon for Cape Verde are shown in the sun and moon section above. The values are calculated from the sun position.