Daylight Saving Time 2026 in Cuba

In 2026, Cuba observes daylight saving time from Sunday, March 8, 2026 to Sunday, November 1, 2026. Clocks spring forward on 2026-03-08 and fall back on 2026-11-01.

DST 2026 schedule for Cuba

Spring forward
Sunday, March 8, 2026
Clocks shift from 23:00 (GMT-5, UTC-05:00) to 01:00 (GMT-4, UTC-04:00).
Fall back
Sunday, November 1, 2026
Clocks shift from 00:00 (GMT-4, UTC-04:00) to 00:00 (GMT-5, UTC-05:00).

About time in Cuba

Country
Cuba
IANA time zone
America/Havana
Observes DST in 2026
Yes
Transitions in 2026
2

DST for Cuba in other years

DST 2026 in other countries

Frequently asked questions about DST 2026 in Cuba

When does daylight saving time start in Cuba in 2026?+
Daylight saving time in Cuba starts on 2026-03-08 at 23:00 local time. Clocks spring forward to 01:00, shifting the offset from UTC-05:00 to UTC-04:00.
When does daylight saving time end in Cuba in 2026?+
Daylight saving time in Cuba ends on 2026-11-01 at 00:00 local time. Clocks fall back to 00:00, shifting the offset from UTC-04:00 to UTC-05:00.
What is the IANA time zone identifier for Cuba?+
The IANA time zone identifier for Cuba is "America/Havana". This is the canonical identifier used by most software libraries to handle dates, times, and daylight saving transitions accurately.
How many DST transitions does Cuba have in 2026?+
Cuba has 2 daylight saving time transitions in 2026. Each transition shifts the local UTC offset by one hour.