Current Time in Havana
The live local time in Havana, Cuba — Havana (America/Havana). Compare it with major cities below, or open the full world clock map.
Time in Havana
Havana follows the America/Havana time zone. Its offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) changes when daylight saving time is in effect, so the live clock above always shows the real local time right now.
Daylight saving: Havana observes daylight saving time. The clocks next go back one hour (DST ends) on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
To plan a call or event across zones, compare Havana with other cities in the list above, browse every offset on the interactive time zone map, or turn any moment into a shareable code with the Discord timestamp generator.
Havana quick facts
- Country
- Cuba
- Time zone
- America/Havana
- UTC offset
- UTC−5 (January) / UTC−4 (July)
- Calling code
- +53
- Population (metro area, approx.)
- ≈ 2.1 million
- Coordinates
- 23.11°N, 82.37°W
Best time to call Havana
When it's 9:00 AM–5:00 PM in New York, it's 9:00 AM–5:00 PM in Havana. The best window for business calls is roughly 9:00 AM–5:00 PM Havana time.
When it's 9:00 AM–5:00 PM in London, it's 4:00 AM–12:00 PM in Havana. The best window for business calls is roughly 9:00 AM–12:00 PM Havana time.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Havana in?+
Havana is in the America/Havana time zone. The live clock shows its current UTC offset, which already accounts for daylight saving where it applies.
Does Havana observe daylight saving time?+
The times shown use the current IANA time zone (America/Havana), so daylight saving is reflected automatically whenever Cuba observes it.
When do the clocks change in Havana?+
Havana observes daylight saving time. The clocks next go back one hour (DST ends) on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
What is the best time to call Havana from New York?+
When it's 9:00 AM–5:00 PM in New York, it's 9:00 AM–5:00 PM in Havana. The best window for business calls is roughly 9:00 AM–5:00 PM Havana time.