Current Time in Cuba
Cuba uses Cuba Time, with daylight saving time.
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Tuesday, November 3, 2026
CSTUTC-5
Cuba time zone
Cuba Time
Cuba Standard Time (CST)
--:--UTC-5- Daylight saving
- Not in effect
- Cities
- Havana
IANA time zone: America/Havana. When the clocks change in every country.
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 | +9 hours | |
| Cuba to New Delhi | +10 hours 30 minutes | |
| Cuba to Tokyo | +14 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 Tuesday, November 3, 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 CST (UTC-5). The live time is shown at the top of this page and on the Havana page.