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Time Difference: Cape Verde to Tokyo

🇨🇻Cape VerdeUTC-1
vs
🇯🇵TokyoUTC+9
🇨🇻
Cape Verde, Cape Verde
Thu, Jun 4
🇯🇵
Tokyo, Japan
Thu, Jun 4

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Time Difference
10 hours
Tokyo is 10 hours ahead of Cape Verde
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Cape Verde vs Tokyo timezone guide

Cape Verde (Cape Verde) uses the Atlantic/Cape_Verde timezone at UTC-1, while Tokyo (Japan) uses Asia/Tokyo at UTC+9. This means Tokyo is 10 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 Tokyo

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Cape Verde and Tokyo 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 VerdeTokyoStatus
6am4pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
7am5pmCape Verde early, Tokyo evening
8am6pmCape Verde early, Tokyo evening
9am7pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10am8pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
11am9pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
12pm10pmCape Verde working hours, Tokyo late evening
1pm11pmCape Verde working hours, Tokyo late evening
2pm12amCape Verde working hours, Tokyo asleep
3pm1amCape Verde working hours, Tokyo asleep
4pm2amCape Verde working hours, Tokyo asleep
5pm3amCape Verde evening, Tokyo asleep
6pm4amCape Verde evening, Tokyo asleep
7pm5amCape Verde evening, Tokyo asleep
8pm6amCape Verde evening, Tokyo early
9pm7amCape Verde evening, Tokyo early
10pm8amCape Verde late evening, Tokyo 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 Tokyo

Neither Cape Verde nor Tokyo observes daylight saving time. The time difference between them stays at 10 hours behind all year — recurring meetings only need to be scheduled once.

Distance between Cape Verde and Tokyo

Great-circle distance
14,115 km
Direct flight time
~17h 36m

Cape Verde and Tokyo are 14,115 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~17h 36m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Cape Verde and Tokyo?
The current time difference is 10 hours. Cape Verde is currently 10 hours behind Tokyo.
Is Cape Verde ahead of Tokyo?
No. Cape Verde is currently 10 hours behind Tokyo.
What time is it in Tokyo when it's 9 AM in Cape Verde?
When it's 9 AM in Cape Verde, it's 7pm in Tokyo.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Cape Verde and Tokyo?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Cape Verde and Tokyo 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 Tokyo observe daylight saving time?
Neither Cape Verde nor Tokyo observes daylight saving time. The difference between them stays constant year-round.
How far apart are Cape Verde and Tokyo?
Cape Verde and Tokyo are 14,115 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 17 hours 36 minutes.