Americas · Cuba
Current time in Havana
Cuba Standard Time. Currently on daylight saving time.
Friday, June 5, 2026
Daylight saving
Active
Ends Nov 1, 2026 · in 5 months
Through the current period
38%About Havana time
Havana keeps two clocks.
Havana moves to a lively Caribbean rhythm with long, sun-drenched evenings and a relaxed sense of urgency that still punctuates business hours around mid-afternoon. Teams coordinating with partners abroad often find late-morning Havana time an easy overlap window before the city winds down toward its extended evenings.
Daylight saving
The year, by the clock.
Now
CDT
Daylight saving · since Mar 8, 2026
Next change
Nov 1, 2026
Clocks fall back · in 5 months
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Havana's time zone, daylight saving rules, and scheduling across it. Can't find what you need? Email [email protected].
- Does Cuba observe daylight saving time everywhere?
- Yes, the entire country follows a single time zone, America/Havana, and applies daylight saving nationally.
- When does Cuba usually switch to daylight saving time?
- In recent years Cuba has generally moved its clocks forward in March or early spring and set them back in autumn.
- Is Havana far north or south?
- Havana sits in the northern part of Cuba, around 23°N, just south of Florida.
- How does Havana’s daylight pattern look year-round?
- The city enjoys long daylight even in winter, with generous sunsets extending into the evening for most of the year.
- Is Havana’s time aligned with nearby Florida?
- When both places are observing daylight saving, their clocks usually differ by one hour depending on policy differences in the US and Cuba.
- Do businesses in Havana tend to start early or late?
- Government offices and many businesses open early, near 9:00 AM, and often pause in the early afternoon.
- Are there seasonal work rhythms to expect?
- The hottest midsummer months bring shorter midday breaks and earlier finishes, while weekends are strongly family-oriented.
- Is Havana’s timezone shared across the whole island?
- Yes, from eastern to western Cuba the clocks are synchronized to the same America/Havana zone.
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