Daylight Saving Time in Cuba (2026–2027)
Cuba observes daylight saving time (often written “daylight savings”). In 2026 clocks go forward on 7 March 2026 and back on 1 November 2026.
EST schedule
Used in Havana, Santiago de Cuba, Camaguey, Holguin.
2026
- 7 March 2026: clocks go forward 1 hour at 23:59 local time, from EST (UTC−5) to EDT (UTC−4). Rule: the first Saturday in March.
- 1 November 2026: clocks go back 1 hour at 00:59 local time, from EDT (UTC−4) to EST (UTC−5). Rule: the first Sunday in November.
2027
- 13 March 2027: clocks go forward 1 hour at 23:59 local time, from EST (UTC−5) to EDT (UTC−4). Rule: the second Saturday in March.
- 7 November 2027: clocks go back 1 hour at 00:59 local time, from EDT (UTC−4) to EST (UTC−5). Rule: the first Sunday in November.
Daylight saving time in Cuba: FAQ
When do the clocks go forward in Cuba?
On 7 March 2026 at 23:59 local time, clocks go forward one hour from EST (UTC−5) to EDT (UTC−4). The rule is the first Saturday in March.
When do the clocks go back in Cuba?
On 1 November 2026 at 00:59 local time, clocks go back one hour from EDT (UTC−4) to EST (UTC−5). The rule is the first Sunday in November.
Does the whole of Cuba observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Every time zone in Cuba changes its clocks on the same dates.
Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.