Current Time in Havana
Cuba · CST/CDT · UTC-5:00 / UTC-4:00 (DST)
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America/Havana
Timezone Details
| Timezone | CST/CDT |
| UTC Offset (standard) | UTC-5:00 |
| UTC Offset (summer/DST) | UTC-4:00 |
| Daylight Saving Time | Yes (observed) |
| IANA Timezone ID | America/Havana |
| Country |  Cuba |
| Population | 2.1 million |
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About Havana Time Zone (CST/CDT)
Havana, the capital of Cuba, uses Cuba Standard Time (CST, UTC−5) in winter and Cuba Daylight Time (CDT, UTC−4) in summer. Note: In the Cuban context, CST means Cuba Standard Time. Havana is the largest city in the Caribbean.
Key fact: Havana is 5 hours behind UTC in winter — the same offset as New York City (EST).
Use the live clock at the top of this page to see the exact current time in Havana with seconds. The clock updates every second and uses your browser's timezone database for accuracy.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Havana Time
What time is it in Havana right now? +
The current time in Havana, Cuba is displayed by the live clock at the top of this page. Havana is in the CST/CDT timezone (UTC-5:00 in winter, UTC-4:00 in summer).
What timezone is Havana in? +
Havana is in the CST/CDT timezone. The IANA timezone identifier is
America/Havana. The UTC offset is -5:00 in winter and -4:00 in summer.Does Havana observe Daylight Saving Time? +
Yes, Havana observes Daylight Saving Time (DST). Clocks are set forward in spring and back in autumn. In winter, the UTC offset is -5:00; in summer it is -4:00.
What is the UTC offset for Havana? +
Havana's UTC offset is UTC-5:00 in winter and UTC-4:00 in summer. UTC offset means how many hours ahead of or behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) the local time is.
What is the time difference between Havana and London? +
Havana (CST/CDT) is UTC-5:00. London (GMT/BST) is UTC+0 in winter and UTC+1 in summer. Havana is 5 hours behind UTC in winter — the same offset as New York City (EST).
How do I convert Havana time to UTC? +
To convert Havana time to UTC, subtract UTC-5:00 from the local time. For example, if it is 15:00 in Havana and the UTC offset is UTC-5:00, you calculate backward to find the UTC equivalent. Use the conversion table on this page for real-time values.
What continent is Havana in? +
Havana is located in North America. It is the 2.1 million population city in Cuba.
What is the IANA timezone name for Havana? +
The IANA (Internet Assigned Numbers Authority) timezone database identifier for Havana is
America/Havana. This is the official timezone name used in programming languages and operating systems.
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