Current local time in Praia, Cape Verde
UTC-01:00 · UTC-01:00 · Cape Verde Standard Time
About Praia
Praia, Cape Verde uses the Cape Verde Standard Time time zone (Atlantic/Cape_Verde), currently UTC-01:00. It is the capital of Cape Verde. Population: about 113,364.
| Country: | Cape Verde |
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| Coordinates: | 14°56′N / 23°31′W |
| Population: | 113,364 |
| Currency: | Cape Verdean escudo (CVE) |
| Languages: | Portuguese |
| Country calling code: | +238 |
Time zone in Praia
| IANA time zone: | Atlantic/Cape_Verde |
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| Time zone name: | Cape Verde Standard Time (UTC-01:00) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC-01:00 |
| UTC time now: |
Daylight saving time
Praia does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC-01:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Praia today
| Sunrise: | 06:26 |
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| Sunset: | 18:10 |
| Solar noon: | 12:18 |
| Day length: | 11h 43m |
| Civil twilight: | 06:05 – 18:32 |
Calculated for 2026-10-21 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (UTC-01:00) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Praia
- London−2 hPraia is 2 hours behind London
- New York+3 hPraia is 3 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja−2 hPraia is 2 hours behind Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Praia time
What time zone is Praia in?
Praia uses the IANA time zone Atlantic/Cape_Verde (Cape Verde Standard Time). The current offset is UTC-01:00.
Does Praia observe daylight saving time?
Praia does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC-01:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Praia and London?
Right now Praia is 2 hours behind London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Praia and New York?
Right now Praia is 3 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.