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Current Time in Havana

Cuba · America/Havana · UTC-05:00

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Time Zone
America/Havana
UTC Offset
UTC-05:00
Continent
North America
Country
Cuba
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Offset: UTC-05:00 | TZ: America/Havana

About Havana Time Zone

Havana is the capital of Cuba, known for its colonial centre, 1950s American cars and music. It uses CST (UTC-5) and CDT (UTC-4).

Havana is in the Cuba Standard Time (CST) time zone, with the IANA identifier America/Havana and a standard offset of UTC-05:00. Havana observes Daylight Saving Time, so its clocks change during the year and the offset is UTC-05:00 in standard time. Always check the live clock above for the current local time. Standard time puts Havana 10 hours 30 minutes behind India (IST) and 5 hours behind UTC.

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Time Difference and Best Time to Call Havana

The table shows how Havana compares with major time zones, and what 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM in Havana are elsewhere.

Compared with Havana is 9:00 AM in Havana 5:00 PM in Havana
UTC / GMT5 hours behind UTC14:0022:00
India (IST)10 hours 30 minutes behind India (IST)19:3003:30 (next day)
London (UK)5 hours behind London (GMT)14:0022:00
New York (US Eastern)the same time as New York (EST)09:0017:00

Differences use standard time. The UK and the US move their clocks by one hour in summer, so the gap with them can change by an hour for part of the year. Havana also changes its clocks, which shifts the gap again.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time zone is Havana in?

Havana is in the Cuba Standard Time (CST) time zone (America/Havana), which is UTC-05:00 in standard time.

Does Havana observe Daylight Saving Time?

Yes. Havana observes Daylight Saving Time, so the UTC offset changes seasonally from UTC-05:00 (standard time).

What is the time difference between Havana and India?

In standard time, Havana is 10 hours 30 minutes behind India (IST). India uses IST (UTC+05:30) all year.

What is the UTC offset of Havana?

The standard UTC offset of Havana is UTC-05:00.

The live clock displayed above reflects the real-time local time currently in Havana, making it an ideal tool for international business coordination, travel planning, remote work scheduling, and staying connected across time zones.

Nearby Cities & Time Zones

The cities listed below represent some of the most prominent urban centers near Havana, along with their respective local times for easy comparison and scheduling.