Does Cuba change its clocks?
Yes. Cuba changes its clocks. The next change is on Sun 14 Mar 2027 at 00:00: clocks go forward 1 hour, to UTC-4 (CDT).
The rule behind the dates
For Havana, the time zone data shows the same rule for every change in the next ten years. Clocks go forward 1 hour on the second Sunday of March at 00:00 local time, and go back 1 hour on the first Sunday of November at 01:00 local time.
Upcoming clock changes in Cuba
| Where | Date | Local time | What happens |
|---|---|---|---|
| Havana | Sun 14 Mar 2027 | 00:00 | Clocks go forward 1 hour, to UTC-4 (CDT) |
| Havana | Sun 7 Nov 2027 | 01:00 | Clocks go back 1 hour, to UTC-5 (CST) |
| Havana | Sun 12 Mar 2028 | 00:00 | Clocks go forward 1 hour, to UTC-4 (CDT) |
| Havana | Sun 5 Nov 2028 | 01:00 | Clocks go back 1 hour, to UTC-5 (CST) |
The local time is the time on the clock just before the change. Dates are for the next 26 months.
Time zones in Cuba
Places that share the same time and the same clock changes are grouped. The first place in each row is the best known.
| Places | Time now | Next clock change |
|---|---|---|
| Havana | UTC-5 (CST) | Sun 14 Mar 2027 at 00:00 |
Time zone abbreviations used here: CST, CDT.
Recent clock changes in Havana
- Sun 1 Nov 2026 at 01:00: clocks go back 1 hour, to UTC-5 (CST).
- Sun 8 Mar 2026 at 00:00: clocks go forward 1 hour, to UTC-4 (CDT).
- Sun 2 Nov 2025 at 01:00: clocks go back 1 hour, to UTC-5 (CST).
These are the last three changes in the time zone database. Havana is the main time zone used on this page.
The tables below compare the main time zone, Havana, with other cities.
Time difference between Cuba and other cities
| City | Compared with Cuba, now | Changes in the next 12 months |
|---|---|---|
| New York City | Same time | Sun 14 Mar 2027, 05:00 UTC: 1 hour behind Sun 14 Mar 2027, 07:00 UTC: Same time |
| Los Angeles | 3 hours behind | Sun 14 Mar 2027, 05:00 UTC: 4 hours behind Sun 14 Mar 2027, 10:00 UTC: 3 hours behind |
| London | 5 hours ahead | Sun 14 Mar 2027, 05:00 UTC: 4 hours ahead Sun 28 Mar 2027, 01:00 UTC: 5 hours ahead Sun 31 Oct 2027, 01:00 UTC: 4 hours ahead |
| Dubai | 9 hours ahead | Sun 14 Mar 2027, 05:00 UTC: 8 hours ahead |
| Mumbai | 10 hours 30 minutes ahead | Sun 14 Mar 2027, 05:00 UTC: 9 hours 30 minutes ahead |
| Singapore | 13 hours ahead | Sun 14 Mar 2027, 05:00 UTC: 12 hours ahead |
| Tokyo | 14 hours ahead | Sun 14 Mar 2027, 05:00 UTC: 13 hours ahead |
| Sydney | 16 hours ahead | Sun 14 Mar 2027, 05:00 UTC: 15 hours ahead Sat 3 Apr 2027, 16:00 UTC: 14 hours ahead Sat 2 Oct 2027, 16:00 UTC: 15 hours ahead |
A gap changes when the two places change their clocks on different dates. Dates are in UTC.
Working hours that overlap with Cuba
When it is 09:00 to 17:00 in Cuba, where is it also a working day (09:00 to 17:00)? This uses today’s clock settings, so check the meeting planner for weeks when clocks change.
| City | Shared working hours |
|---|---|
| New York City | 09:00 to 17:00 in Cuba (09:00 to 17:00 in New York City) |
| Los Angeles | 12:00 to 17:00 in Cuba (09:00 to 14:00 in Los Angeles) |
| London | 09:00 to 12:00 in Cuba (14:00 to 17:00 in London) |
| Dubai | No shared working hours |
| Mumbai | No shared working hours |
| Singapore | No shared working hours |
| Tokyo | No shared working hours |
| Sydney | No shared working hours |