Time now in Cuba

UTC-04:00 • America/Havana (CDT)

Your device clock is 473ms ahead of the detected local time (America/Havana, UTC-04:00). Time reference obtained from NIST NTP servers with an accuracy of ±0.021 seconds.

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Saturday, May 16, 2026, week 20

Time in Cuba now

Cuba has one official time zone: CDT (UTC-04:00).

Part of the territory observes daylight saving time (DST), which moves the clock forward one hour during part of the year.

Official time in Cuba is defined by a single time zone.

What is the time zone in Cuba?

Official time in Cuba is defined by a single time zone (IANA zone). Below are the zone and its UTC offset.

Main time zones in Cuba

Time zone Offset (UTC) Main cities
America/Havana UTC-05:00 Havana, Santiago de Cuba, Camagüey

List of time zones used in Cuba (IANA zones)

Zone Offset (UTC) Daylight saving
America/Havana UTC-05:00 Yes

Time difference between Ashburn, Virginia, United States and Cuba

The time difference between Ashburn, Virginia, United States and Cuba depends on the region.

  • Havana: 1 hour(s) ahead of the time in Ashburn, Virginia, United States

Does Cuba use daylight saving time?

Yes. Part of Cuba observes daylight saving time (DST). Start and end dates vary by zone.

Recent time changes in Cuba

  • 2026-03-08 at 01:00 (local time) – start of daylight saving time
  • 2026-11-01 at 00:00 (local time) – return to standard time

The last time change in Cuba was on 2026-03-08 at 01:00 (local time) (zone America/Havana): clocks went forward (spring, into DST) — transition from CST to CDT.

The next change is on 2026-11-01 at 00:00 (local time) (zone America/Havana): CDT → CST, clocks go back (fall, back to standard).

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Cuba?
The country has several time zones. The current time depends on the region and varies between UTC-5:00 and UTC-5:00. The clock at the top of this page shows the time synchronized with official sources.
How many time zones does Cuba have?
Cuba has 1 main time zone(s). The IANA database lists specific zones used in different regions.
Does Cuba use daylight saving time?
Yes. Most regions of Cuba observe daylight saving time (DST). Clocks are typically set forward in March and back in November.

See also

How to convert Cuba time

To convert Cuba time to other countries:

  1. Identify the time zone of the city or region.
  2. Check whether daylight saving time (DST) is in effect.
  3. Compare with the UTC offset of your country.
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