Cape Verde facts
| Capital | Praia |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Africa, Western Africa |
| Area | 4,033 km² · 1,557 sq mi · 996,574 acres |
| Language | Portuguese |
| Demonym | Cape Verdian |
| Currency | Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE) |
| Time zone | Atlantic/Cape Verde · UTC−1 · 6:34 PM at the time this page was updated |
| Calling code | +238 |
| Internet domain | .cv |
| Capital coordinates | 14.9315, -23.5125 |
Time difference
Praia is on UTC−1 today. When it is 12:00 noon there, the time elsewhere is:
| Place | Time |
|---|---|
| New York | 9:00 a.m. |
| Los Angeles | 6:00 a.m. |
| London | 2:00 p.m. |
| UTC | 1:00 p.m. |
To convert other times, use the time zone converter. For how far local clocks are from the Sun, see the solar time calculator.
Size and distance
- Cape Verde is about 0.04% of the size of the United States (9,372,610 km²).
- Cape Verde is about 1.7% of the size of the United Kingdom (242,900 km²).
- Praia to Washington, D.C.: about 5,837 km (3,627 mi) as the crow flies.
- Praia to London: about 4,569 km (2,839 mi) as the crow flies.
Sources: country data from mledoze/countries (ODbL), capital coordinates from GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), borders from Natural Earth. Area figures may include inland water and differ slightly between sources.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Cape Verde?
The capital of Cape Verde is Praia.
How big is Cape Verde?
Cape Verde covers about 4,033 km² (1,557 sq mi), ranking 166 of 196 countries by area. It is about 0.04% of the size of the United States. It is about 1.7% of the size of the United Kingdom.
What time zone is Cape Verde in?
Praia uses UTC−1 (Atlantic/Cape Verde) today. When it is noon in Praia, it is 9:00 a.m. in New York and 2:00 p.m. in London. Countries that observe daylight saving time change their offset during the year; this page is updated daily.
What currency does Cape Verde use?
Cape Verde uses the Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE).
What is the country code for Cape Verde?
The international calling code is +238. From the United States dial 011 238 followed by the number; from most other countries dial 00 238.
What language is spoken in Cape Verde?
Official or national language: Portuguese.