Havana and Mexico City are typically in the same time or differ by 1 hour depending on daylight saving time schedules. Havana uses Cuba Standard Time (CST, UTC-5) or Cuba Daylight Time (CDT, UTC-4), while Mexico City uses Central Time (CST/CDT). Both may observe daylight saving time on different schedules.
Check the current time display above for the exact difference, as it varies throughout the year.
Best calling time: Standard business hours work well. Since both cities are in similar timezones, calls during 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM typically work for both sides.
Havana and Mexico City are connected by direct flights taking about 2.5 hours. Mexico has historically maintained strong diplomatic and cultural ties with Cuba, serving as a key gateway for travel and trade.