Time Difference Between Chicago and Cape Verde

Chicago is 4h 0m behind Cape Verde. This difference shifts by an hour around daylight saving time changes.

Chicago, United States
12:38:24AM

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

UTC-5 · CDT

Cape Verde, Cape Verde
4:38:24AM

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

UTC-1

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Standard working hours (9:00 AM–5:00 PM) in Chicago fall between 1:00 PM and 9:00 PM in Cape Verde.

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Frequently asked questions

How many hours is Cape Verde ahead of Chicago?
Chicago is 4h 0m behind Cape Verde. Note that this changes by an hour across daylight saving time transitions.
Do Chicago and Cape Verde observe daylight saving time?
Chicago observes daylight saving time, and Cape Verde does not observe it. Because of that, the gap is 5h 0m for part of the year and 4h 0m for the rest.