The Cape Verde time difference is −1 hour from London and +4 hours from New York in winter, and −2 hours and +3 hours in summer (UK and US daylight saving seasons; Cape Verde does not change its clocks).
In practice, when it is noon in London it is 11:00 in Praia during UK winter time (GMT) and 10:00 during British Summer Time. When it is noon in New York, it is 16:00 in Praia during Eastern Standard Time and 15:00 during Eastern Daylight Time.
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Time in Cape Verde: key facts
- Time zone: UTC−1, IANA identifier
Atlantic/Cape_Verde - Difference with London: −1 h in UK winter (GMT), −2 h during British Summer Time
- Difference with New York: +4 h during Eastern Standard Time, +3 h during Eastern Daylight Time
- Daylight saving in Cape Verde: no, local time stays the same all year
- Next clock changes: UK on Sunday 25 October 2026 (BST to GMT) and Sunday 28 March 2027; US on Sunday 1 November 2026 (EDT to EST) and Sunday 14 March 2027
Time difference between London, New York and Cape Verde
| Time in London | In Praia (UK winter, GMT) | In Praia (UK summer, BST) |
|---|---|---|
| 08:00 | 07:00 | 06:00 |
| 12:00 | 11:00 | 10:00 |
| 18:00 | 17:00 | 16:00 |
| 22:00 | 21:00 | 20:00 |
| Time in New York | In Praia (US winter, EST) | In Praia (US summer, EDT) |
|---|---|---|
| 08:00 (8 am) | 12:00 | 11:00 |
| 12:00 (noon) | 16:00 | 15:00 |
| 18:00 (6 pm) | 22:00 | 21:00 |
| 22:00 (10 pm) | 02:00 (next day) | 01:00 (next day) |
The difference of one hour between winter and summer comes from daylight saving time in the UK and the US; local time in Cape Verde does not change.
Clock changes 2026–2027
Cape Verde does not observe daylight saving time: local time stays at UTC−1 all year round. Only clock changes in your home country alter the gap.
Clocks change on the following dates (local time):
- UK, Sunday 25 October 2026: BST (UTC+1) to GMT (UTC+0)
- US, Sunday 1 November 2026: EDT (UTC−4) to EST (UTC−5) in New York
- US, Sunday 14 March 2027: EST (UTC−5) to EDT (UTC−4)
- UK, Sunday 28 March 2027: GMT (UTC+0) to BST (UTC+1)
- UK, Sunday 31 October 2027: BST (UTC+1) to GMT (UTC+0)
- US, Sunday 7 November 2027: EDT (UTC−4) to EST (UTC−5)
When to call Cape Verde from the UK or the US
To reach someone between 09:00 and 20:00 Praia time, call between 10:00 and 21:00 London time in UK winter, and between 11:00 and 22:00 during British Summer Time. From New York, call between 05:00 and 16:00 during EST, and between 06:00 and 17:00 during EDT.
On 15 January 2027, office hours (09:00–17:00) overlap for 7 hours with London and for 4 hours with New York. Always state the time zone in your meeting invitations.
Time difference and jet lag: practical tips
Flying to Cape Verde from the UK means travelling west: your day is lengthened and you go to bed later than usual. From North America you travel east and the gap is 4 hours in winter. A few simple rules help you adjust to local time:
- Set your watch and phone to local time as soon as you board.
- Align meals and bedtime with local time from the first day.
- Plan a light first day, with no important meetings or long drives.
- Get out in daylight when you arrive and avoid long naps.
- If you take medication at fixed times, ask your doctor how to adapt the schedule to the time difference.
Cape Verde time zone: IANA identifier and history
| Zone | IANA identifier | Standard time on 15 January 2027 | On 15 July 2027 | Abbreviation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Praia | Atlantic/Cape_Verde | UTC−1 | UTC−1 | — |
- Praia (
Atlantic/Cape_Verde): last clock change recorded on Tuesday 25 November 1975, from UTC−2 to UTC−1. Daylight saving time was applied in some years since 1970 (last in 1975); it no longer is.
No daylight saving time in Cape Verde in 2027
The tz database lists no clock change in 2027 for Atlantic/Cape_Verde: standard time remains UTC−1 all year. Only the UK clock changes (Sunday 28 March and Sunday 31 October 2027) and the US clock changes (Sunday 14 March and Sunday 7 November 2027) alter the gap.
| 2027 period | Praia vs London | Praia vs New York |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January – 13 March | −1 h | +4 h |
| 14 – 27 March | −1 h | +3 h |
| 28 March – 30 October | −2 h | +3 h |
| 31 October – 6 November | −1 h | +3 h |
| 7 November – 31 December | −1 h | +4 h |
Sunrise and sunset in Praia in 2027
Local sunrise and sunset times on the 15th of each month in Praia (14.92° N, 23.52° W). They help you time your exposure to daylight, the main lever for resetting your body clock on arrival.
| 15th of the month | Sunrise | Solar noon | Sunset | Day length | Sunrise / sunset in London time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:03 | 12:43 | 18:24 | 11 h 20 | 08:03 / 19:24 |
| February | 06:58 | 12:48 | 18:38 | 11 h 40 | 07:58 / 19:38 |
| March | 06:42 | 12:43 | 18:44 | 12 h 02 | 07:42 / 19:44 |
| April | 06:20 | 12:34 | 18:48 | 12 h 28 | 08:20 / 20:48 |
| May | 06:06 | 12:30 | 18:55 | 12 h 49 | 08:06 / 20:55 |
| June | 06:04 | 12:35 | 19:05 | 13 h 00 | 08:04 / 21:05 |
| July | 06:12 | 12:40 | 19:08 | 12 h 56 | 08:12 / 21:08 |
| August | 06:20 | 12:39 | 18:57 | 12 h 38 | 08:20 / 20:57 |
| September | 06:23 | 12:29 | 18:36 | 12 h 13 | 08:23 / 20:36 |
| October | 06:26 | 12:20 | 18:14 | 11 h 49 | 08:26 / 20:14 |
| November | 06:35 | 12:19 | 18:02 | 11 h 26 | 07:35 / 19:02 |
| December | 06:52 | 12:29 | 18:07 | 11 h 15 | 07:52 / 19:07 |
The longest day in the table is 15 June (13 h 00 between 06:04 and 19:05), the shortest 15 December (11 h 15).
Jet lag: how flight direction affects you in Cape Verde
- Outbound from the UK (flying west): you « gain » 1 hour in UK winter and 2 hours in summer; your arrival day is lengthened and tiredness arrives early in the local evening.
- Return to the UK (flying east): the opposite applies. Flying east shortens the day, so plan a quiet day when you get back.
- From New York (flying east): you « lose » 4 hours in winter (EST) and 3 hours in summer (EDT); your arrival day is shortened and you need to go to bed earlier than your body clock expects.
- Your usual night at home (23:00 – 07:00) corresponds to 22:00 – 06:00 in Praia from London in UK winter (21:00 – 05:00 during BST), and to 03:00 – 11:00 in Praia from New York during EST (02:00 – 10:00 during EDT): this is when your body will want to sleep for the first few days.
- Daylight on arrival: in Praia, the sun rises around 07:03 and sets around 18:24 in mid-January, and around 06:12 and 19:08 in mid-July (table above). After flying east, seek morning light and avoid it late in the day; after flying west, make the most of late-afternoon light to stay awake until the evening. This is the standard advice for shifting your body clock.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Cape Verde and the UK or the US?
Cape Verde is 1 hour behind London in UK winter and 2 hours behind London during British Summer Time. It is 4 hours ahead of New York during Eastern Standard Time and 3 hours ahead of New York during Eastern Daylight Time.
What time is it in Cape Verde when it is noon in London or New York?
Noon in London is 11:00 in Praia in UK winter and 10:00 in summer. Noon in New York is 16:00 in Praia during EST and 15:00 during EDT.
Does Cape Verde have daylight saving time?
No, local time stays at UTC−1 all year. Only clock changes in the UK or the US alter the gap.
When should I call Cape Verde from the UK or the US?
To reach someone between 09:00 and 20:00 local time, call between 10:00 and 21:00 London time in UK winter (11:00 to 22:00 during BST), or between 05:00 and 16:00 New York time during EST (06:00 to 17:00 during EDT).
What is the IANA time zone for Cape Verde?
Praia: Atlantic/Cape_Verde.
What time does the sun rise in Praia?
Around 07:03 on 15 January 2027 and around 06:12 on 15 July 2027 (local time); sunset around 18:24 and 19:08. Destination de Voyage calculation (NOAA algorithm).
Our sources
- Sunrise and sunset: algorithm from the NOAA Solar Calculator (Global Monitoring Laboratory), applied to the capital’s coordinates (Natural Earth, Wikidata or Wikipedia): Destination de Voyage calculation.
- IANA Time Zone Database (tz database), version 2026b, consulted on 13 October 2026: time zones, rules and clock-change dates. Future dates may be changed by local authorities.
- UK clock changes: GOV.UK, When do the clocks change? (UK summer time from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October).
- US daylight saving time: NIST, Daylight Saving Time (from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November).
- Live time: calculated by your browser (Intl API), which relies on the same IANA database.
- Our methodology
Updated November 2026.