Current Time in Cuba
Cuba uses Cuba Time, with daylight saving time.
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Saturday, September 19, 2026
CDTUTC-4
Cuba time zone
Cuba Time
Cuba Daylight Time (CDT)
--:--UTC-4- Daylight saving
- In effect (CDT)
- Cities
- Havana
IANA time zone: America/Havana.
Major cities in Cuba
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Cuba to New York | Same time | |
| Cuba to London | +5 hours | |
| Cuba to Dubai | +8 hours | |
| Cuba to New Delhi | +9 hours 30 minutes | |
| Cuba to Tokyo | +13 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
Time in Cuba: FAQs
What time zone is Cuba in?
Cuba uses Cuba Standard Time (CST, UTC-5), switching to Cuba Daylight Time (CDT, UTC-4) for daylight saving time.
Does Cuba observe daylight saving time?
Yes. In 2026, Cuba Time starts daylight saving time on Sunday, March 8, 2026 and ends it on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
What is the time difference between Cuba and New York?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, New York and Cuba are on the same time. The difference can change when either place switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is it in Havana, the capital?
Havana is on Cuba Time, currently CDT (UTC-4). The live time is shown at the top of this page and on the Havana page.