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Havana, Cuba
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Saturday, September 12, 2026
Time in Havana – Current Local Time
Live local time, Havana clock, UTC offset, and time differences for Havana, Cuba.
Timezone: Havana (America/Havana)Offset: UTC-4DST: Active in summer
Havana is situated in Cuba (North America) and observes the America/Havana (Havana) time standard at UTC-4 from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). Clocks in Havana observe Daylight Saving Time, shifting forward by one hour during warmer months to extend evening daylight.
The live clock above reflects current civil time to the second, providing accurate local hours for travel planning, cross-border meeting coordination, and international communications.
Time zone data verified and last updated: September 12, 2026
Timezone
America/Havana
Country
Cuba
Region
North America
How Many Hours Ahead or Behind is Havana?
Calculated time differences between Havana (UTC-4) and major international business hubs, dynamically accounting for active Daylight Saving Time shifts.
| Financial Hub | Current Timezone | Havana Status | Time at 12:00 PM in Havana |
|---|---|---|---|
| New YorkUnited States | EST/EDT | Havana is Same time | 12:00 PM |
| LondonUnited Kingdom | GMT/BST | Havana is 5 hours behind | 5:00 PM |
| TokyoJapan | JST | Havana is 13 hours behind | 1:00 AM |
| SydneyAustralia | AEST/AEDT | Havana is 14 hours behind | 2:00 AM |
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Frequently Asked Questions About Time in Havana
What time is it in Havana right now?
The live clock at the top of this page shows the exact current time in Havana, Cuba, updated every second. Havana is on Havana (UTC-4 from UTC) and the clock adjusts automatically when Daylight Saving Time starts or ends.
What time zone is Havana in?
Havana uses the America/Havana time zone (Havana), which is UTC-4 from Coordinated Universal Time. During Daylight Saving Time the offset shifts by one hour.
What is the time difference between Havana and New York?
Havana and New York are currently in the same time zone — there is no time difference. When it is 9:00 AM in New York, it is also 9:00 AM in Havana.
What is the time difference between Havana and London?
Havana is currently 5 hours behind London. When it is 9:00 AM in London, it is 4:00 AM in Havana. This accounts for any Daylight Saving Time in effect.
Does Havana observe Daylight Saving Time?
Yes. Havana observes Daylight Saving Time: clocks move forward one hour in spring and back one hour in autumn. The live clock on this page always shows the correct current time, including DST.
When is the best time to schedule a call with someone in Havana?
Standard business hours in Havana are 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM local time (Havana). Use the timeline planner on this page to line up Havana's working hours with your own time zone and find an overlap that suits both sides.
Havana at a Glance
UTC Offset
UTC-4
DST Observed
Yes
Havana Time & Location Profile
Timezone Identifier
America/Havana (Havana)
Current UTC Offset
UTC-4
Daylight Saving Time
Observed (seasonal 1-hour adjustment)
Country & Region
Cuba • North America
Planning a Trip or Call to Havana?
✈️ Flight & Airport Details
When booking travel to Havana, remember to account for the local time difference—Havana is UTC-4 from UTC. Adjust your watch upon arrival to adjust to local routines.
💼 Business Hours & Scheduling
Since Havana observes Daylight Saving Time, double-check whether seasonal clock changes are active during your travel or scheduling window.