Current local time in Havana, Cuba
The live clock above shows the time in Havana. Havana is in the America/Havana time zone, UTC−4 right now (CDT).
| Country | Cuba |
|---|---|
| Region | Ciudad de la Habana |
| Population | about 2.1 million |
| Coordinates | 23.13° N, 82.36° W |
| Time zone | America/Havana |
| Abbreviation | CST / CDT |
| UTC offset | UTC−5 (winter) / UTC−4 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Havana uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC−5 (CST) and UTC−4 (CDT). The next change is on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 7:33 AM | 7:40 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 6:44 AM | 8:17 PM | 13 h 33 min |
| September equinox | 7:18 AM | 7:26 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | 7:06 AM | 5:48 PM | 10 h 42 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Havana at about 12:38 PM in mid-January, and about 1:35 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 29 minutes ahead of the sun, because Havana sits at 82.4° W, while its time zone is centred on 75.0° W.
Havana time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Havana |
|---|---|---|
| New York | same time | |
| Los Angeles | 3 hours behind | |
| London | 5 hours ahead | |
| Paris | 6 hours ahead | |
| Dubai | 9 hours ahead in Jan, 8 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Mumbai | 10.5 hours ahead in Jan, 9.5 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Shanghai | 13 hours ahead in Jan, 12 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Tokyo | 14 hours ahead in Jan, 13 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Sydney | 16 hours ahead in Jan, 14 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Havana |
|---|---|---|
| Matanzas | 81 km (50 mi) | same time |
| Pinar del Rio | 158 km (98 mi) | same time |
| Cienfuegos | 226 km (140 mi) | same time |
| Santa Clara | 259 km (161 mi) | same time |
| Sancti Spiritus | 328 km (204 mi) | same time |
| Naples, United States | 340 km (211 mi) | same time |
| Miami, United States | 366 km (228 mi) | same time |
| Miami Beach, United States | 374 km (232 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Cuba
- Santiago de Cuba
- Camaguey
- Holguin
- Guantanamo
- Santa Clara
- Las Tunas
- Bayamo
- Pinar del Rio
- Cienfuegos
- Matanzas
- Ciego de Avila
- Manzanillo
- Sancti Spiritus
Questions people ask
What time zone is Havana in?
Havana is in the America/Havana time zone, UTC−5, or UTC−4 during daylight saving time.
Does Havana have daylight saving time?
Havana uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC−5 (CST) and UTC−4 (CDT). The next change is on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Why isn't noon in Havana when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Havana's clocks follow a zone centred on 75.0° W, so on standard time they run about 29 minutes ahead of the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).