Current Time in Cuba
Cuba uses America/Havana (UTC-05:00) and observes daylight saving time. See the live time across Cuba below.
Time across Cuba
1 cities trackedCuba is in a single time zone — America/Havana (UTC-05:00). The country observes daylight saving time, setting clocks forward in spring and back in autumn.
| City | Local Time | Timezone |
|---|---|---|
| HavanaCapital | --:-- | America/Havana · -05:00HAV |
Public Holidays in Cuba
| Date | Holiday | Local Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Liberation Day | — | public |
| Mar 29 | Good Friday | — | public |
| May 1 | Labour Day | — | public |
| Jul 26 | Revolution Day | — | public |
| Oct 10 | Independence Day | — | public |
| Dec 25 | Christmas Day | — | public |
Havana vs the World
Current time difference between Havana, Cuba and major cities worldwide (DST-adjusted live).
| City | Local Time | Offset | vs Havana |
|---|---|---|---|
| New YorkUnited States | 9:08 AM | UTC−4 | Same time |
| LondonUnited Kingdom | 2:08 PM | UTC+1 | 5h behind |
| DubaiUnited Arab Emirates | 5:08 PM | UTC+4 | 8h behind |
| MumbaiIndia | 6:38 PM | UTC+5:30 | 9h 30m behind |
| SingaporeSingapore | 9:08 PM | UTC+8 | 12h behind |
| TokyoJapan | 10:08 PM | UTC+9 | 13h behind |
| SydneyAustralia | 11:08 PM | UTC+10 | 14h behind |
Business Hours in Havana (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
When it's 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Havana, here's the corresponding time in each city.
| City | 9:00 AM in Havana | 5:00 PM in Havana |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| London | 2:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| Dubai | 5:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
| Mumbai | 6:30 PM | 2:30 AM |
| Singapore | 9:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| Tokyo | 10:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| Sydney | 11:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
Offsets and times update automatically and account for daylight saving time. Use the time converter or Business Hours tool for more.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Cuba in?
Cuba uses America/Havana (UTC-05:00) and observes daylight saving time (DST) in the summer months.
What time is it in Cuba right now?
The current time in Havana is shown live above, and every city below shows its own live time.
Does Cuba observe daylight saving time (DST)?
Yes — Cuba moves its clocks forward in spring and back in autumn (DST is observed on America/Havana).
How many time zones does Cuba have?
Cuba has 1 time zone (America/Havana).
What is Cuba's UTC / GMT offset?
Cuba is in America/Havana (UTC-05:00), and switches between UTC-05:00 in winter and UTC-04:00 in summer for daylight saving.
Is the time the same throughout Cuba?
Yes — the whole of Cuba shares one time zone (America/Havana, UTC-05:00).
What is the time difference between Cuba and India?
Cuba (UTC-05:00) is 9 hours 30 minutes behind India (IST, UTC+5:30). Use the comparison table above to see the live difference.