Havana is on standard time, UTC−5 (CST). On Sunday, March 14, 2027, clocks go forward 1 hour to UTC−4.
Havana and your time
Havana at a glance
| Country | Cuba |
|---|---|
| Region | Havana |
| Capital of | Cuba |
| Time zone | America/Havana |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC−5 |
| Daylight saving time | Starts Mar 14, 2027 |
| Next clock change | Sunday, March 14, 2027 |
| Coordinates | 23.13° N, 82.38° W |
Havana time zone and clock changes
The America/Havana rules put Havana on standard time (UTC−5 (CST)) since Sunday, November 1, 2026. After the change, daylight saving time runs until Sunday, November 7, 2027.
Havana is the capital, and all of Cuba keeps this time.
Clock changes in Havana, 2026 and 2027
| Date | Change | New offset |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, March 8, 2026 | Clocks go forward 1 hour: 12:00 AM becomes 1:00 AM | UTC−4 |
| Sunday, November 1, 2026 | Clocks go back 1 hour: 1:00 AM becomes 12:00 AM | UTC−5 |
| Sunday, March 14, 2027 | Clocks go forward 1 hour: 12:00 AM becomes 1:00 AM | UTC−4 |
| Sunday, November 7, 2027 | Clocks go back 1 hour: 1:00 AM becomes 12:00 AM | UTC−5 |
Havana time compared with major cities
Take 9:00 AM in Havana: the clock reads 2:00 PM in London, 1:00 AM (next day) in Sydney and 6:00 AM in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | Same time | Same time | Same time | 8 h |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 3 h behind | 3 h behind | 3 h behind | 5 h |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 5 h ahead | 5 h ahead | 5 h ahead | 3 h |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 2 h |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 9 h ahead | 9 h ahead | 8 h ahead | None |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 10 h 30 min ahead | 10 h 30 min ahead | 9 h 30 min ahead | None |
| Singapore | --:-- | 13 h ahead | 13 h ahead | 12 h ahead | None |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 14 h ahead | 14 h ahead | 13 h ahead | None |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 16 h ahead | 16 h ahead | 14 h ahead | None |
| UTC | --:-- | 5 h ahead | 5 h ahead | 4 h ahead | 3 h |
Some gaps change during the year because Havana and the other city change clocks on different dates, or only one of them changes at all. The January and July columns show both versions.
Shared office hours counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Sunrise, sunset and day length in Havana
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
|---|---|
| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Close to the equator, days in Havana last between 10 hours 43 minutes and 13 hours 34 minutes, so evenings get dark at about the same time all year.
Daylight through the year in Havana
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 7:33 AM | 7:41 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:45 AM | 8:18 PM | 13 h 34 min |
| September equinox | September 22 | 7:18 AM | 7:26 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 7:06 AM | 5:49 PM | 10 h 43 min |
Daylight saving time moves sunrise and sunset 1 hour later by the clock in summer, which is why the latest sunsets fall in the daylight saving months.
Clock time and sun time in Havana
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Havana: solar noon falls at about 12:30 PM on standard time and 1:30 PM during daylight saving time.
Cities near Havana
All the places listed below keep the same time as Havana.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matanzas | 82 km (51 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Pinar del Río | 156 km (97 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Cienfuegos | 227 km (141 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Santa Clara | 261 km (162 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Havana today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
More cities in Cuba
All time zones and cities in Cuba
Tools for time in Havana
- Convert a time to or from Havana: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Havana to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Havana and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Havana in?
Havana uses the America/Havana time zone: UTC−5 (CST) in standard time and UTC−4 (CDT) during daylight saving time.
When do the clocks change in Havana?
The next change is on Sunday, March 14, 2027 at 12:00 AM, when clocks go forward 1 hour to UTC−4. They go back again on Sunday, November 7, 2027.
What is the time difference between Havana and London?
Havana is 5 hours behind London for most of the year. From March 14 to March 27 and October 30 to November 7, the gap is 4 hours, because Havana and London change their clocks on different dates.
How long is the longest day in Havana?
About 13 hours 34 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 43 minutes of daylight.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.