Current Local Time in Praia
Praia, Cape Verde (GMT-1)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Praia is located in the Atlantic/Cape Verde timezone in Cape Verde.
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Atlantic/Cape_VerdeData: IANA Time Zone Database
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☀️Climate
Hot semi-arid with warm temperatures year-round (22-28°C). Brief rainy season August-October.
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📍About Praia Time Zone
Praia is located in the Atlantic/Cape Verde time zone (UTC-1). As a significant city in Cape Verde, Praia serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Praia is 4 hours ahead of New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Praia, consider that standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM local time. Praia does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the UTC offset remains constant throughout the year at UTC-1.
Praia has a population of approximately 160K. The local currency is the Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE). To call Praia from abroad, use the country code +238. The primary language spoken is Portuguese, Cape Verdean Creole.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Praia time is 4 hours ahead of New York, and 1 hours behind London. This makes Praia conveniently aligned with European business hours. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Praia Time
- • Time Zone: Atlantic/Cape_Verde (UTC-1)
- • Daylight Saving: Not observed
- • Country: Cape Verde (CV)
- • Coordinates: 14.93°, -23.51°
- • Calling Code: +238