Current Time in Cuba 🇨🇺
Check the current local time anywhere in Cuba. Below you'll find live clocks for Cuba's major cities, its time zone and UTC offset, and its largest cities by population.
Capital City: Havana
- Havana (Pop. 2,100,000)
- Santiago de Cuba (Pop. 555,865)
- Camagüey (Pop. 347,562)
- Holguín (Pop. 319,102)
- Guantánamo (Pop. 272,801)
ISO Alpha-2: CU
ISO Alpha-3: CUB
UTC Offset: UTC−05:00
Current Time in Major Cities in Cuba
- Arroyo Naranjo Sat 21:35:18
- Bayamo Sat 21:35:18
- Camagüey Sat 21:35:18
- Ciego de Ávila Sat 21:35:18
- Cienfuegos Sat 21:35:18
- Diez de Octubre Sat 21:35:18
- Guantánamo Sat 21:35:18
- Güines Sat 21:35:18
- Güira de Melena Sat 21:35:18
- Havana Sat 21:35:18
- Holguín Sat 21:35:18
- Las Tunas Sat 21:35:18
- Matanzas Sat 21:35:18
- Nueva Gerona Sat 21:35:18
- Pinar del Río Sat 21:35:18
- Sancti Spíritus Sat 21:35:18
- Santa Clara Sat 21:35:18
- Santiago de Cuba Sat 21:35:18
| City | Current Time |
|---|---|
| Arroyo Naranjo | Sat 21:35:18 |
| Bayamo | Sat 21:35:18 |
| Camagüey | Sat 21:35:18 |
| Ciego de Ávila | Sat 21:35:18 |
| Cienfuegos | Sat 21:35:18 |
| Diez de Octubre | Sat 21:35:18 |
| Guantánamo | Sat 21:35:18 |
| Güines | Sat 21:35:18 |
| Güira de Melena | Sat 21:35:18 |
| Havana | Sat 21:35:18 |
| Holguín | Sat 21:35:18 |
| Las Tunas | Sat 21:35:18 |
| Matanzas | Sat 21:35:18 |
| Nueva Gerona | Sat 21:35:18 |
| Pinar del Río | Sat 21:35:18 |
| Sancti Spíritus | Sat 21:35:18 |
| Santa Clara | Sat 21:35:18 |
| Santiago de Cuba | Sat 21:35:18 |
IANA time zones in Cuba
Cuba maps to the following IANA time-zone database entries. Open any zone for its current time, UTC offset, daylight-saving rules and the cities and countries that use it.
- America/Havana CST · UTC−05:00
- Cuba CST · UTC−05:00
Does Cuba have multiple time zones?
Yes. Cuba uses more than one IANA time zone, so the current local time can differ by city or region. For scheduling, compare the exact city on the world cities list or use the time zone converter.
| IANA time zone | Current standard offset |
|---|---|
| America/Havana | UTC−05:00 |
| Cuba | UTC−05:00 |
Why this matters
A country clock is a useful overview, but a city or IANA time-zone page is more precise for travel and scheduling because it identifies the exact rule set, UTC offset, and daylight-saving behavior.
Time in Cuba at a glance
| Current main time | 21:35 on Saturday |
|---|---|
| Time zones | 1 (one nationwide time) |
| Daylight saving | Yes - Clocks change twice a year |
| Zone names | CDT |
| Capital | Havana |
| Cities tracked | 18 |
How many time zones does Cuba have?
Cuba keeps one time zone across the whole country, so the clock reads the same everywhere - Currently UTC-04:00.
Does Cuba change its clocks for daylight saving?
Yes. At least part of Cuba uses daylight saving time. The clocks jump forward one hour in spring and fall back one hour in autumn, so the UTC offset changes for part of the year. Want the full picture? Read our guide to daylight saving time.
How to convert time in Cuba
For a quick UTC comparison using the main displayed clock: 12:00 UTC = 08:00 local time, and 09:00 local time = 13:00 UTC. If Cuba has more than one time zone, use the city and IANA zone links on this page for the exact local rule, or drop any two places into the time zone converter to get the answer instantly.
Best time to call or schedule with Cuba
For scheduling, start with the live clock above, then check the city page for Havana or another major city in Cuba. City pages include sunrise/sunset, local DST status, and time-difference tables against major world hubs. To compare several places at a glance, line them up side by side on the world clock.
Major cities in Cuba
The capital of Cuba is Havana. The biggest cities in Cuba include Havana, Santiago de Cuba, Camagüey, Holguín and Guantánamo. Open any city to see its live clock, sunrise and sunset times, and how far ahead or behind it is from other places.
💡 Tip: Need the time in a specific city? Use the list above - Every city in Cuba has its own live clock and time-difference table.
Time in Cuba - Frequently asked questions
How many time zones does Cuba have?
Cuba uses one time zone nationwide.
Does Cuba use daylight saving time?
Yes - Part of the country moves the clocks forward an hour in spring and back in autumn.
What time is it in Cuba right now?
It is about 21:35 on Saturday in the main time zone of Cuba. The clock above updates every second.
What is the capital of Cuba?
The capital of Cuba is Havana. Open its page to see the current local time there.
How Alarm.now builds the Cuba time page
Country, city, and IANA time-zone data
This page connects Cuba to its live city clocks, listed IANA time zone, UTC offset, and daylight-saving context. The capital city is Havana, and each linked city page gives the more precise local clock and scheduling notes.
Country time reference
The identifiers and counts below clarify which country, cities, and time zones the clocks on this page represent.
| Country | Cuba 🇨🇺 |
|---|---|
| ISO identifiers | CU / CUB |
| Capital city clock | Havana |
| Cities shown | 18 city clocks |
| IANA time zones | 2 listed zones |
| Representative UTC offset | UTC−05:00 |
Where to go next
From this country overview, continue to Havana time, the IANA time-zone index, and the time zone converter for future-date checks.
When to use a city page instead
Use this country page for the overview. Use a specific city or IANA time zone page when you need the exact rule set for calendars, travel, code, or future meetings.