Standard time applies in Santiago de Cuba right now, at UTC−5. The next change comes on Sunday, March 14, 2027, when clocks move to UTC−4.
Santiago de Cuba and your time
Santiago de Cuba at a glance
| Country | Cuba |
|---|---|
| Region | Santiago de Cuba Province |
| 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 | 20.02° N, 75.82° W |
Santiago de Cuba time zone and clock changes
The America/Havana rules put Santiago de Cuba on standard time (UTC−5 (CST)) since Sunday, November 1, 2026. After the change, daylight saving time runs until Sunday, November 7, 2027.
Santiago de Cuba is on the same time as the rest of Cuba, including the capital, Havana.
Clock changes in Santiago de Cuba, 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 |
How far ahead or behind Santiago de Cuba is
When it is 9:00 AM in Santiago de Cuba, it is 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 |
The difference is not fixed for every city: where the January and July columns disagree, one side moves its clocks and the other does not, or both move on different dates.
Shared office hours counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Sunrise and sunset in Santiago de Cuba
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
|---|---|
| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Day length barely moves in Santiago de Cuba, from 10 hours 55 minutes to 13 hours 21 minutes. Sunrise and sunset shift by less than an hour across the year.
Daylight through the year in Santiago de Cuba
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 7:07 AM | 7:14 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:25 AM | 7:46 PM | 13 h 21 min |
| September equinox | September 22 | 6:52 AM | 6:59 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 6:34 AM | 5:29 PM | 10 h 55 min |
Sunrise and sunset jump by 1 hour on the days the clocks change, even though the daylight itself changes only by a minute or two.
Clock time and sun time in Santiago de Cuba
Santiago de Cuba lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:05 PM on standard time and 1:05 PM during daylight saving time, close to clock noon.
Cities near Santiago de Cuba
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palma Soriano | 28 km (17 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Guantánamo | 65 km (41 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bayamo | 94 km (58 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Holguín | 107 km (66 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Manzanillo | 140 km (87 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Las Tunas | 157 km (98 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kingston (Jamaica) | 247 km (154 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Spanish Town (Jamaica) | 256 km (159 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Santiago de Cuba today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
More cities in Cuba
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Plan around the time in Santiago de Cuba
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Santiago de Cuba in?
Santiago de Cuba 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 Santiago de Cuba?
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 Santiago de Cuba and London?
Santiago de Cuba 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 Santiago de Cuba and London change their clocks on different dates.
Is Santiago de Cuba on the same time as Havana?
Yes. Santiago de Cuba and Havana both use UTC−5 right now.
How long is the longest day in Santiago de Cuba?
About 13 hours 21 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 55 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.