Havana

America • Havana

Cuba

Current local time

00:16:13

Sunday, May 31, 2026

UTC offset

UTC-04:00

Status

Daylight saving

Next transition

November 1, 2026 at 12:00 AM

Daylight saving timeline

Daylight saving

Havana toggles between daylight and standard time annually. Clocks fall back by one hour in 5 months (November 1, 2026 at 12:00 AM).

Daylight saving since

March 8, 2026 at 01:00 AM

3 months ago

Standard time resumes on

November 1, 2026 at 12:00 AM

in 5 months

35% through the current daylight saving season.

Timezone details

Identifier
Abbreviation
—
Transitioned
March 8, 2026 at 01:00 AM
Featured city
Havana

Location

Latitude
23.13333
Longitude
-82.36666
Country
Cuba

Cuba Standard Time (CST)

FAQs

Cuba Standard Time, observed by Havana, follows a seasonal rhythm—UTC-05:00 in winter and UTC-04:00 in summer—reflecting Cuba’s practice of daylight saving time, shared by all its time zone areas.

  • Why does Cuba change its clocks twice a year?

    Cuba observes daylight saving time to make better use of daylight during longer summer days, shifting from UTC-05:00 (CST) in winter to UTC-04:00 (CDT) in summer.

  • When does Havana switch between standard and daylight saving time?

    Havana typically switches to daylight saving time in early March and returns to standard time in early November, though exact dates may vary slightly year to year.

  • Is all of Cuba on the same time zone?

    Yes, the entire country uses Cuba Standard Time, which is represented by the single zone America/Havana.

  • What’s unique about Cuba’s approach to daylight saving?

    Cuba adopts daylight saving time nationwide, aligning its clock changes with seasonal shifts in daylight, which helps conserve energy and align working hours with natural light.

  • How does Cuba’s current time compare to nearby regions?

    When on daylight saving time (CDT, UTC-04:00), Havana matches some eastern U.S. zones, but may differ from Caribbean neighbors that do not observe DST or follow different schedules.

  • Has Cuba always used daylight saving time?

    No, Cuba has not always observed DST—it was adopted and suspended at various points in history, but has been consistently applied in recent decades.

  • Does the U.S. influence Cuba’s time zone choices?

    While Cuba independently manages its timekeeping, its daylight saving schedule sometimes aligns with U.S. dates for consistency in travel, trade, and communication across the region.