Current Time in Havana, Cuba
Havana is on Cuba Standard Time – EST (UTC−5) right now. It switches to EDT (UTC−4) on 13 Mar 2027.
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· Havana
America/Havana
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Time zone of Havana
| Time zone | Cuba Standard Time |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | EST |
| UTC offset | UTC−5 |
| IANA time zone id | America/Havana |
| Daylight saving time | Yes – UTC−5 in winter, UTC−4 in summer |
Time difference between Havana and other cities
Daylight saving time in Havana
2026
- 7 March 2026: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 23:59 local time, from EST (UTC−5) to EDT (UTC−4).
- 1 November 2026: Clocks go back 1 hour at 00:59 local time, from EDT (UTC−4) to EST (UTC−5).
2027
- 13 March 2027: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 23:59 local time, from EST (UTC−5) to EDT (UTC−4).
- 7 November 2027: Clocks go back 1 hour at 00:59 local time, from EDT (UTC−4) to EST (UTC−5).
Havana time FAQ
What time is it in Havana right now?
Havana is on EST (UTC−5). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Havana, updated every second.
What time zone is Havana in?
Havana is in Cuba Standard Time, abbreviated EST, UTC−5. Its IANA time zone id is America/Havana.
Does Havana observe daylight saving time?
Yes. The next change is on 13 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from EST to EDT.
What is the time difference between Havana and New York?
Havana and New York are on the same time.
Other cities in Cuba
Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.