What Time is it in Cuba?

Cuba operates on Cuba Standard Time (CST) during winter months, which is 5 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC-5). During daylight saving time, Cuba switches to Cuba Daylight Time (CDT), which is UTC-4. Cuba's DST schedule may differ from the United States.

All of Cuba follows the same timezone. The capital Havana, along with Santiago de Cuba, Varadero, and all provinces, observe Cuba Time. Cuba is the largest island in the Caribbean by area.

Fun Fact

Cuba is famous for its vintage American cars from the 1950s, which are still widely used due to the trade embargo. Havana's old town (Habana Vieja) is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with over 900 buildings of historical importance. Cuba is also known for its cigars, rum, and salsa music.

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