Current Time in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba
Santiago de Cuba is on Cuba Standard Time – EST (UTC−5) right now. It switches to EDT (UTC−4) on 13 Mar 2027.
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Time zone of Santiago de Cuba
| Time zone | Cuba Standard Time |
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| Abbreviation | EST |
| UTC offset | UTC−5 |
| IANA time zone id | America/Havana |
| Daylight saving time | Yes – UTC−5 in winter, UTC−4 in summer |
Time difference between Santiago de Cuba and other cities
Daylight saving time in Santiago de Cuba
2026
- 7 March 2026: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 23:59 local time, from EST (UTC−5) to EDT (UTC−4).
- 1 November 2026: Clocks go back 1 hour at 00:59 local time, from EDT (UTC−4) to EST (UTC−5).
2027
- 13 March 2027: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 23:59 local time, from EST (UTC−5) to EDT (UTC−4).
- 7 November 2027: Clocks go back 1 hour at 00:59 local time, from EDT (UTC−4) to EST (UTC−5).
Full daylight saving time schedule for Santiago de Cuba, including the rule each change follows.
Santiago de Cuba time FAQ
What time is it in Santiago de Cuba right now?
Santiago de Cuba is on EST (UTC−5). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Santiago de Cuba, updated every second.
What time zone is Santiago de Cuba in?
Santiago de Cuba is in Cuba Standard Time, abbreviated EST, UTC−5. Its IANA time zone id is America/Havana.
Does Santiago de Cuba observe daylight saving time?
Yes. The next change is on 13 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from EST to EDT.
What is the time difference between Santiago de Cuba and New York?
Santiago de Cuba and New York are on the same time.
Other cities in Cuba
Nearest cities to Santiago de Cuba
Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.