Current local time in Praia, Cape Verde
The live clock above shows the time in Praia. Praia is in the Atlantic/Cape Verde time zone, UTC−1 right now.
| Country | Cape Verde |
|---|---|
| Population | about 101,000 |
| Coordinates | 14.92° N, 23.52° W |
| Time zone | Atlantic/Cape Verde |
| Abbreviation | UTC−1 |
| UTC offset | UTC−1 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Praia doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC−1 all year.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:38 AM | 6:44 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 6:05 AM | 7:06 PM | 13 h 0 min |
| September equinox | 6:23 AM | 6:30 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | 6:54 AM | 6:09 PM | 11 h 14 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Praia at about 12:43 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 34 minutes ahead of the sun, because Praia sits at 23.5° W, while its time zone is centred on 15.0° W.
Praia time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Praia |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 4 hours behind in Jan, 3 hours behind in Jul | |
| Los Angeles | 7 hours behind in Jan, 6 hours behind in Jul | |
| London | 1 hour ahead in Jan, 2 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Paris | 2 hours ahead in Jan, 3 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Dubai | 5 hours ahead | |
| Mumbai | 6.5 hours ahead | |
| Shanghai | 9 hours ahead | |
| Tokyo | 10 hours ahead | |
| Sydney | 12 hours ahead in Jan, 11 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Praia |
|---|---|---|
| Dakar, Senegal | 650 km (404 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Thies, Senegal | 708 km (440 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Saint-Louis, Mauritania | 761 km (473 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Brikama, Gambia | 761 km (473 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Diourbel, Senegal | 783 km (486 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Kaolack, Senegal | 803 km (499 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Ziguinchor, Senegal | 822 km (511 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Nouakchott, Mauritania | 878 km (545 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
Questions people ask
What time zone is Praia in?
Praia is in the Atlantic/Cape Verde time zone, UTC−1, all year.
Does Praia have daylight saving time?
Praia doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC−1 all year.
Why isn't noon in Praia when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Praia's clocks follow a zone centred on 15.0° W, so on standard time they run about 34 minutes ahead of the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).