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Time Difference: Cape Verde to Hong Kong

🇨🇻Cape VerdeUTC-1
vs
🇨🇳Hong KongUTC+8
🇨🇻
Cape Verde, Cape Verde
Fri, May 29
🇨🇳
Hong Kong, China
Fri, May 29

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Time Difference
9 hours
Hong Kong is 9 hours ahead of Cape Verde
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Cape Verde vs Hong Kong timezone guide

Cape Verde (Cape Verde) uses the Atlantic/Cape_Verde timezone at UTC-1, while Hong Kong (China) uses Asia/Hong_Kong at UTC+8. This means Hong Kong is 9 hours ahead of Cape Verde (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Cape Verde and Hong Kong

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Cape Verde and Hong Kong do not overlap. To meet synchronously, one side will need to start early or stay late — see the hour-by-hour planner below for the least disruptive options.

Hour-by-hour planner

Cape VerdeHong KongStatus
6am3pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
7am4pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
8am5pmCape Verde early, Hong Kong evening
9am6pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10am7pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
11am8pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
12pm9pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
1pm10pmCape Verde working hours, Hong Kong late evening
2pm11pmCape Verde working hours, Hong Kong late evening
3pm12amCape Verde working hours, Hong Kong asleep
4pm1amCape Verde working hours, Hong Kong asleep
5pm2amCape Verde evening, Hong Kong asleep
6pm3amCape Verde evening, Hong Kong asleep
7pm4amCape Verde evening, Hong Kong asleep
8pm5amCape Verde evening, Hong Kong asleep
9pm6amCape Verde evening, Hong Kong early
10pm7amCape Verde late evening, Hong Kong early

Green = standard working hours (9 AM – 5 PM). Amber = early (6–9 AM). Orange = evening (5–10 PM). Grey = asleep or late.

Daylight saving time between Cape Verde and Hong Kong

Neither Cape Verde nor Hong Kong observes daylight saving time. The time difference between them stays at 9 hours behind all year — recurring meetings only need to be scheduled once.

Distance between Cape Verde and Hong Kong

Great-circle distance
13,818 km
Direct flight time
~17h 15m

Cape Verde and Hong Kong are 13,818 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~17h 15m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Cape Verde and Hong Kong?
The current time difference is 9 hours. Cape Verde is currently 9 hours behind Hong Kong.
Is Cape Verde ahead of Hong Kong?
No. Cape Verde is currently 9 hours behind Hong Kong.
What time is it in Hong Kong when it's 9 AM in Cape Verde?
When it's 9 AM in Cape Verde, it's 6pm in Hong Kong.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Cape Verde and Hong Kong?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Cape Verde and Hong Kong do not overlap. To meet synchronously, one side will need to start before 9 AM or work past 5 PM — see the planner above for the least disruptive options.
Do Cape Verde and Hong Kong observe daylight saving time?
Neither Cape Verde nor Hong Kong observes daylight saving time. The difference between them stays constant year-round.
How far apart are Cape Verde and Hong Kong?
Cape Verde and Hong Kong are 13,818 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 17 hours 15 minutes.