Current local time in Holguin, Cuba
The live clock above shows the time in Holguin. Holguin is in the America/Havana time zone, UTC−4 right now (CDT).
| Country | Cuba |
|---|---|
| Region | Holguín |
| Population | about 310,000 |
| Coordinates | 20.89° N, 76.26° W |
| Time zone | America/Havana |
| Abbreviation | CST / CDT |
| UTC offset | UTC−5 (winter) / UTC−4 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Holguin 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 | 7:09 AM | 7:15 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 6:24 AM | 7:48 PM | 13 h 24 min |
| September equinox | 6:53 AM | 7:01 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | 6:37 AM | 5:28 PM | 10 h 51 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Holguin at about 12:14 PM in mid-January, and about 1:10 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 5 minutes ahead of the sun, because Holguin sits at 76.3° W, while its time zone is centred on 75.0° W.
Holguin time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Holguin |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Holguin |
|---|---|---|
| Bayamo | 69 km (43 mi) | same time |
| Las Tunas | 72 km (45 mi) | same time |
| Santiago de Cuba | 106 km (66 mi) | same time |
| Manzanillo | 107 km (67 mi) | same time |
| Guantanamo | 138 km (85 mi) | same time |
| Camaguey | 180 km (112 mi) | same time |
| Ciego de Avila | 280 km (174 mi) | same time |
| Montego Bay, Jamaica | 320 km (199 mi) | 1 hour behind |
Other cities in Cuba
- Havana
- Santiago de Cuba
- Camaguey
- Guantanamo
- Santa Clara
- Las Tunas
- Bayamo
- Pinar del Rio
- Cienfuegos
- Matanzas
- Ciego de Avila
- Manzanillo
- Sancti Spiritus
Questions people ask
What time zone is Holguin in?
Holguin is in the America/Havana time zone, UTC−5, or UTC−4 during daylight saving time.
Does Holguin have daylight saving time?
Holguin 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 Holguin when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Holguin's clocks follow a zone centred on 75.0° W, so on standard time they run about 5 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).