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Chão Bom, Tarrafal, Cabo Verde – Cabo Verde Flag

Current Date And Time In Chão Bom, Cabo Verde

Sunday, 26 July 2026
16:25:01 CVT
State: Tarrafal
Currency: Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE)
Timezone: UTC -01:00 (CVT)
Population: 5,166
District: Santo Amaro Abade

✈️ Chão Bom, Tarrafal, Cabo Verde - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Chão Bom, Tarrafal, Cabo Verde using verified regional travel data — plug socket types, voltage and frequency ratings, local emergency numbers, road traffic direction, country calling code and internet domain. A ready-to-use reference for field teams, travel planners, device shippers, remote workers and regional managers handling on-ground operations in Chão Bom.

Why It Matters: Arriving in Chão Bom with the wrong plug adapter can damage your devices beyond repair. Dialling the wrong emergency number wastes critical response time. Driving on the wrong side of the road is a direct safety hazard. This verified regional data helps you prepare fully before reaching Chão Bom — so every trip, deployment or shipment runs without a hitch.

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Cabo Verde, which includes Chão Bom, follow Right-hand traffic — check road rules for Cabo Verde before hiring a car, planning a road trip or deploying a commercial vehicle fleet in the region. This section also covers Cabo Verde's time zone -01:00, country calling code +238 (exit prefix 00) and country internet domain .CV. Key reference for travel coordinators, fleet managers, delivery planners and field staff running ground operations in Chão Bom.

AttributeValue
🚗 Driving Side➡️ Right side of road
⏰ Time Zone(s)-01:00
📞 Country Calling Code+238
☎️ International Exit Prefix00
🌐 Internet Domain.CV

🚨 Emergency Numbers

Active emergency contact numbers for Cabo Verde — police 132, ambulance 130, fire brigade 131. Store these in your phone before you reach Chão Bom. In a real crisis, calling the wrong number delays help by critical minutes. These contacts are relied upon by corporate travel coordinators, health and safety officers, on-ground field staff and expat support teams as part of pre-deployment safety planning and duty-of-care procedures in Chão Bom.

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Police
132
🚑
Ambulance
130
🚒
Fire
131

📊 Cabo Verde At A Glance

Key United Nations development indicators for Cabo Verde — a fast read on healthcare quality, education level and economic strength of the country you are visiting.

🌟
HDI Score
0.662
Medium
👤
Life Expectancy
76.2
years
📚
Literacy Rate
88.5%
adults 15+
💰
GDP Per Capita
$5,192
USD / year
💼
Unemployment
11.9%
of labour force

📊 Source: UNDP / World Bank country indicators. See the full Cabo Verde development profile.

✈️ Nearest Airports

Airports closest to Chão Bom for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Chão Bom
International Airport • RAI
Nelson Mandela International Airport
Praia, CV
44
km away

📍 Each distance is measured from the location center named in that row — Chão Bom's exact coordinates, or Tarrafal's coordinates for the capital-airport entry.

✈️ How Far Is Chão Bom From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Chão Bom to the world's major travel hubs, with an estimated non-stop flight time for each route. Sorted nearest first — a quick reference for comparing route options, layover planning and rough journey budgeting before checking live fares.

CityDistance (km)Distance (mi)Est. Flight Time
Paris (France)4,426 km2,750 mi~ 5h 57m
London (United Kingdom)4,545 km2,824 mi~ 6h 06m
New York (United States)5,591 km3,474 mi~ 7h 20m
Toronto (Canada)6,100 km3,791 mi~ 7h 56m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)8,210 km5,101 mi~ 10h 25m
Los Angeles (United States)9,468 km5,883 mi~ 11h 53m
Singapore (Singapore)13,963 km8,676 mi~ 17h 11m
Tokyo (Japan)14,088 km8,754 mi~ 17h 19m
Auckland (New Zealand)16,998 km10,562 mi~ 20h 45m
Sydney (Australia)17,884 km11,113 mi~ 21h 47m

✈ Flight times are estimates for a direct flight at typical cruise speed (~850 km/h) plus taxi and climb time; actual schedules, winds and routings will vary.

⏰ Local Time Offset & DST Status

Operating schedule alignment for Chão Bom, Cabo Verde is set to Cape Verde Time (CVT) with a current offset of UTC -01:00. Running digital systems, booking flights or arranging conference calls with regional partners in Chão Bom requires syncing with local business hours to avoid logistics scheduling mismatches.

Standard ParameterCurrent Status
⏰ Active Time ZoneCape Verde Time (CVT)
⏱️ Active UTC OffsetUTC -01:00
📅 DST Observing StatusNot Observed (Standard Time year-round)
🕒 Current Local Time4:25 PM on Sunday, July 26, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Chão Bom to Major World Cities

It is currently 4:25 PM on Sunday in Chão Bom. The table below shows the live local time in the world's key business and travel hubs, and how far each one runs ahead of or behind Chão Bom right now (daylight saving time is already included). Use it to plan international calls, meeting schedules and flight arrivals without time-zone mistakes.

CityCurrent Local TimeCompared To Chão Bom
New York (United States)Sun, 1:25 PM3h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Sun, 10:25 AM6h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sun, 1:25 PM3h behind
London (United Kingdom)Sun, 6:25 PM2h ahead
Paris (France)Sun, 7:25 PM3h ahead
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sun, 9:25 PM5h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Mon, 1:25 AM9h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Mon, 2:25 AM10h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Mon, 3:25 AM11h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Mon, 5:25 AM13h ahead

ℹ Differences are calculated live from the IANA time-zone database, so active daylight saving periods in either location are automatically reflected.

💱 Money In Chão Bom — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Chão Bom is the Cape Verdean escudo (CVE), written as Esc. The reference values below show roughly what one unit of each major world currency converts to — handy for a quick mental benchmark when checking prices, tipping or withdrawing cash on arrival.

$ 1 US Dollar
Esc 96.90
CVE
€ 1 Euro
Esc 110.21
CVE
£ 1 British Pound
Esc 129.06
CVE
A$ 1 Australian Dollar
Esc 67.63
CVE
C$ 1 Canadian Dollar
Esc 68.71
CVE

💰 Indicative mid-market cross-rates, last refreshed July 26, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Chão Bom

Knowing which languages are used in Chão Bom helps with signage, transport bookings, hiring local guides and emergency communication. English proficiency varies by region — learning a few greetings in the local language always earns goodwill.

Official language(s):
Portuguese
National language(s):
Cape Verdean Creole

🗣 Explore the complete language profile including regional languages and speaker statistics.

🗺️ Nearby Cities Proximity Directory

Aerial distance, direction bearings and direct links to travel standards guides for cities closest to Chão Bom. Used by logistics coordinators, supply chain managers and on-ground operational teams to plan intercity routing, cross-border deliveries and transport corridors.

Nearby CityDistance (mi)Distance (km)HeadingDirection
Tarrafal (Tarrafal, Cabo Verde)2 mi3 kmNNW
⬆️
Achada Tenda (São Miguel, Cabo Verde)6 mi9 kmEast (E)
⬆️
Achada de Monte (São Miguel, Cabo Verde)7 mi11 kmESE
⬆️
Ribeira da Barca (Santa Catarina, Cabo Verde)8 mi13 kmSouth (S)
⬆️
Ponta Verde (São Filipe, Cabo Verde)10 mi16 kmESE
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🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Chão Bom

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Chão Bom is the Colosseum (Italy), about 4,556 km away. Straight-line distances from Chão Bom to all seven wonders, nearest first — a fun bucket-list planner with a full visiting guide for each monument.

WonderLocationDistance (km)Distance (mi)
ColosseumRome, Italy4,556 km2,831 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil4,748 km2,950 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan6,225 km3,868 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru6,230 km3,871 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico6,841 km4,251 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India10,359 km6,437 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China12,565 km7,808 mi

🏛 Click any wonder for its full visiting guide — entrance fees, best time to visit, how to get there and travel tips. Or browse all 7 Wonders of the World.

🌐 State & Country Travel Guides

Chão Bom shares the same national travel standards as the rest of Tarrafal and Cabo Verde. For a broader view covering more cities and regional context, see the full state and country travel guides.

✈️ Tarrafal Travel GuideView travel standards for all of Tarrafal, including major hub cities.
✈️ Cabo Verde Travel GuideView nationwide travel standards for Cabo Verde.

⚡ Electrical Standards

Power supply in Chão Bom, Cabo Verde runs at 230V / 50Hz using Type C/F socket. Always check your device's input rating before plugging in — connecting a 110V appliance to a 220–240V outlet will permanently burn it out. Carry the right plug adapter for Chão Bom and a voltage converter if needed. Essential pre-arrival check for gadget travellers, hardware shippers, remote workers and field engineers setting up equipment in Chão Bom.

StandardDetail
⚡ Voltage230 V
🔄 Frequency50 Hz
🔌 Plug Types
CType C: Two round pins (Europlug)
FType F: Two round pins + grounding clips (Schuko)
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🧭 Chão Bom's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Chão Bom

A dead phone charger is a rough way to start a trip to Chão Bom. Confirm the local socket type and voltage in the Electrical Standards table above before you leave home, then pack a universal adapter rather than hunting for the right plug once you land.

🚒 Save These Numbers Before You Land

Emergency response only helps if you dial the right line. Store the Emergency Numbers listed above in your phone the moment you arrive in Chão Bom — not after something goes wrong. Corporate travel desks and family back home should keep the same list on file.

🚦 Rules of the Road in Chão Bom

Chão Bom keeps Right-hand traffic, same as the rest of Cabo Verde. Arriving from a country with opposite-side traffic takes a minute to recalibrate — roundabouts and multi-lane junctions are where the mistake usually happens. See the Driving & General Info card above for the full reference.

✈️ Landing Near Chão Bom

The closest airport to Chão Bom is Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI), about 44 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for the airport nearest the state capital too — worth checking if it offers more direct routes.

🕑 Calling Chão Bom From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving Chão Bom needs to account for its UTC offset — check the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above before you schedule anything. A miscounted time zone is one of the most common reasons a call with partners in Chão Bom gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Chão Bom

Chão Bom rarely sits in isolation. See the Nearby Cities Proximity Directory above for the closest towns, their distance and compass heading from Chão Bom — handy for a multi-stop road trip or a same-day delivery loop.

🔎 Explore More About Chão Bom

ℹ️ Chão Bom OverviewSee the full profile of Chão Bom — population, GPS, timezone and more.
🗺 Chão Bom MapView the satellite map with precise GPS coordinates.
📍 Nearby CitiesExplore cities near Chão Bom for distance and direction.
💰 Chão Bom CurrencyCheck live exchange rates before you budget your trip.

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Chão Bom

What side of the road do people drive on in Chão Bom?

Chão Bom, like the rest of Cabo Verde, drives on the Right. Confirm this before renting a car or booking a driver — see the Driving & General Info card above for the country's full road-rule reference.

What voltage and plug type does Chão Bom use?

Chão Bom runs on 230V / 50Hz power through Type C/F sockets. Pack a matching adapter or a universal one — see the Electrical Standards table above for full plug descriptions.

What are the emergency numbers in Chão Bom?

In Chão Bom, reach police on 132, ambulance on 130, fire brigade on 131. See the Emergency Numbers card above — save these before you need them.

What is the closest airport to Chão Bom?

Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) is the nearest airport to Chão Bom, about 44 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

What time zone is Chão Bom in, and does it observe daylight saving?

Chão Bom runs on Cape Verde Time (UTC -01:00). See the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above, plus a live time-difference table against major world cities.

What languages are spoken in Chão Bom?

Chão Bom shares the official and regional languages of Tarrafal and Cabo Verde — see the Languages Spoken card above for the full breakdown. Learning a greeting or two in the local language goes a long way with vendors and drivers.

Can I use my home currency in Chão Bom?

No — Chão Bom uses the Cape Verdean escudo (CVE), symbol Esc. Convert before you arrive; see the quick exchange reference above or the full Chão Bom currency page for live rates.