Havana time zone facts
| Date | Thursday, October 1, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Time zone | Cuba Daylight Time (America/Havana) |
| UTC offset | UTC−4 |
| Daylight saving | Yes (currently summer time) |
| Next clock change | Sunday, November 1, 2026, 01:00 AM → 12:00 AM, UTC−5 (1 hour back) |
| Sunrise / sunset | 07:20 AM / 07:17 PM (Thu, October 1) |
| Country | Cuba — one time zone nationwide |
| Coordinates | 23.11° N, 82.37° W |
London to Havana time converter
When it is a given hour in London, what time is it in Havana? Highlighted rows fall inside business hours (9 am–6 pm) in both cities — the best window for calls and meetings (4 hours).
| London | Havana |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | 19:00 (previous day) |
| 01:00 | 20:00 (previous day) |
| 02:00 | 21:00 (previous day) |
| 03:00 | 22:00 (previous day) |
| 04:00 | 23:00 (previous day) |
| 05:00 | 00:00 |
| 06:00 | 01:00 |
| 07:00 | 02:00 |
| 08:00 | 03:00 |
| 09:00 | 04:00 |
| 10:00 | 05:00 |
| 11:00 | 06:00 |
| 12:00 | 07:00 |
| 13:00 | 08:00 |
| 14:00 | 09:00 |
| 15:00 | 10:00 |
| 16:00 | 11:00 |
| 17:00 | 12:00 |
| 18:00 | 13:00 |
| 19:00 | 14:00 |
| 20:00 | 15:00 |
| 21:00 | 16:00 |
| 22:00 | 17:00 |
| 23:00 | 18:00 |
Havana time compared with world cities
Differences are relative to Havana. Where daylight saving applies, a gap can change by an hour during the year.
| City | UTC offset | Compared with Havana |
|---|---|---|
| Istanbul | UTC+3 | 7 hours ahead |
| London | UTC+1 | 5 hours ahead |
| New York | UTC−4 | the same time |
| Los Angeles | UTC−7 | 3 hours behind |
| Dubai | UTC+4 | 8 hours ahead |
| Moscow | UTC+3 | 7 hours ahead |
| Tokyo | UTC+9 | 13 hours ahead |
| Sydney | UTC+10 | 14 hours ahead |
Daylight saving time
Havana observes daylight saving time. It is currently on daylight (summer) time. The next clock change is on Sunday, November 1, 2026: at 01:00 AM local time clocks go back 1 hour to 12:00 AM (UTC−5).
Sunrise and sunset in Havana
Sunrise, sunset and day length for the next 7 days (local time, including atmospheric refraction, ±2 minutes).
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, October 1 | 07:20 AM | 07:17 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| Fri, October 2 | 07:20 AM | 07:16 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| Sat, October 3 | 07:20 AM | 07:15 PM | 11 h 55 min |
| Sun, October 4 | 07:21 AM | 07:14 PM | 11 h 53 min |
| Mon, October 5 | 07:21 AM | 07:13 PM | 11 h 52 min |
| Tue, October 6 | 07:22 AM | 07:12 PM | 11 h 51 min |
| Wed, October 7 | 07:22 AM | 07:11 PM | 11 h 50 min |
Golden hour and blue hour in Havana
Photographers' soft, warm light (golden hour) happens while the sun is between 6° above and 4° below the horizon; blue hour follows between 4° and 6° below. Local times for Thu, October 1:
| Morning blue hour | 06:57 AM – 07:06 AM |
|---|---|
| Morning golden hour | 07:06 AM – 07:50 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 06:47 PM – 07:31 PM |
| Evening blue hour | 07:31 PM – 07:40 PM |
Golden hour calculator for any date or location
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Havana and London?
Havana is currently 5 hours behind London. Because daylight saving rules differ between places, this gap can change by an hour during parts of the year.
What time zone is Havana in?
Havana is in Cuba Daylight Time (UTC−4). IANA time zone ID: America/Havana.
Does Havana observe daylight saving time?
Havana observes daylight saving time. It is currently on daylight (summer) time. The next clock change is on Sunday, November 1, 2026: at 01:00 AM local time clocks go back 1 hour to 12:00 AM (UTC−5).
When is golden hour in Havana?
On Thu, October 1, evening golden hour in Havana runs 06:47 PM – 07:31 PM and morning golden hour 07:06 AM – 07:50 AM (local time).
What time is sunrise and sunset in Havana?
On Thu, October 1, sunrise in Havana is at 07:20 AM and sunset at 07:17 PM, a day length of 11 h 57 min (local time).