Current Local Time in Praia
Praia, Cape Verde (GMT-1)
Saturday, September 19, 2026
Praia is located in the Atlantic/Cape Verde timezone in Cape Verde.
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⏰Time Zone Facts
Atlantic/Cape_VerdeData: IANA Time Zone Database
☀️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 in the Atlantic/Cape Verde time zone (UTC-1). Praia does not observe Daylight Saving Time, maintaining UTC-1 year-round.
Praia Time Difference at a Glance
Quick Facts: Praia Time
- Time Zone: Atlantic/Cape_Verde (UTC-1)
- Daylight Saving: Not observed
- Country: Cape Verde
- Coordinates: 14.93, -23.51
- Calling Code: +238
🌐Time Difference from Praia
| City | Now | Diff | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🌙New York | 10:59 PM | -3h | |
| 🌙London | 3:59 AM | +2h | |
| 🌅Tokyo | 11:59 AM | +10h | |
| 🌙Paris | 4:59 AM | +3h | |
| 🌅Dubai | 6:59 AM | +5h | |
| 🌅Singapore | 10:59 AM | +9h | |
| 🌅Hong Kong | 10:59 AM | +9h | |
| 🌅Shanghai | 10:59 AM | +9h |
❓Frequently Asked Questions
Praia is in the Cape Verde time zone (UTC-1). The current local time is displayed at the top of this page and updates in real-time. Praia is located in Cape Verde.
Praia is in the Cape Verde time zone, which is UTC-1. The IANA time zone identifier is Atlantic/Cape_Verde.
No, Praia does not observe Daylight Saving Time. The time remains at UTC-1 throughout the year, making it easier to schedule international calls and meetings.
Praia is 2 hours behind London. When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in London, it's 10:00 AM in Praia. Note that this difference may vary by 1 hour when either location observes Daylight Saving Time.
Praia is 3 hours ahead of New York (Eastern Time). When it's 9:00 AM in New York, it's 12:00 PM in Praia. This difference may change during Daylight Saving Time transitions.
The best time to call Praia is during business hours: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM local time (Cape Verde). For international calls, use our Time Converter above to find overlapping business hours between Praia and your location.
Standard business hours in Praia are Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM Cape Verde. Banks typically operate 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Shops may have extended hours, often until 8:00 PM or later in commercial areas.
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