Daylight Savings Time Changes in Cuba 🇨🇺 (1940)
| Country: | Cuba |
| Capital: | Havana |
| Abbreviations: | CU, CUB |
| IANA Time Zones: | 2 |
| Dial Code: | +53 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
23
:
59
After
01
:
00
1 JUN
01 Jun 1940 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 01 June 1940, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Saturday, 01 June 1940, 01:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 01 Jun 1940 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
23
:
59
After
23
:
00
31 AUG
31 Aug 1940 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 31 August 1940, 23:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Saturday, 31 August 1940, 23:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 31 Aug 1940 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Provinces in Cuba (1940)
| Province | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Artemisa | 01 Jun 1940 | 31 Aug 1940 |
| Ciego de Ávila Province | 01 Jun 1940 | 31 Aug 1940 |
| Cienfuegos Province | 01 Jun 1940 | 31 Aug 1940 |
| Granma Province | 01 Jun 1940 | 31 Aug 1940 |
| Guantánamo Province | 01 Jun 1940 | 31 Aug 1940 |
| Havana | 01 Jun 1940 | 31 Aug 1940 |
| Holguín Province | 01 Jun 1940 | 31 Aug 1940 |
| Las Tunas Province | 01 Jun 1940 | 31 Aug 1940 |
| Matanzas Province | 01 Jun 1940 | 31 Aug 1940 |
| Mayabeque | 01 Jun 1940 | 31 Aug 1940 |
| Municipio Especial Isla de la Juventud | 01 Jun 1940 | 31 Aug 1940 |
| Provincia de Camagüey | 01 Jun 1940 | 31 Aug 1940 |
| Provincia de Pinar del Río | 01 Jun 1940 | 31 Aug 1940 |
| Sancti Spíritus Province | 01 Jun 1940 | 31 Aug 1940 |
| Santiago de Cuba Province | 01 Jun 1940 | 31 Aug 1940 |
| Villa Clara Province | 01 Jun 1940 | 31 Aug 1940 |
DST Changes Summary for Cuba
| Date | Year | Change | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Mar | 2025 | Forward 1 hour | 23:59 ➜ 01:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 02 Nov | 2025 | Back 1 hour | 00:59 ➜ 00:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 07 Mar | 2026 | Forward 1 hour | 23:59 ➜ 01:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 01 Nov | 2026 | Back 1 hour | 00:59 ➜ 00:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 13 Mar | 2027 | Forward 1 hour | 23:59 ➜ 01:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 07 Nov | 2027 | Back 1 hour | 00:59 ➜ 00:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 11 Mar | 2028 | Forward 1 hour | 23:59 ➜ 01:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 05 Nov | 2028 | Back 1 hour | 00:59 ➜ 00:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 10 Mar | 2029 | Forward 1 hour | 23:59 ➜ 01:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 04 Nov | 2029 | Back 1 hour | 00:59 ➜ 00:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 09 Mar | 2030 | Forward 1 hour | 23:59 ➜ 01:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 03 Nov | 2030 | Back 1 hour | 00:59 ➜ 00:00 | Daylight Saving End |
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Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Cuba
Does Cuba use Daylight Saving Time in 1940?
Yes, Cuba observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1940 calendar year. The country follows the practice of shifting clocks to better align waking hours with the available evening sunlight during the spring and summer months.
When do the clocks change next in Cuba?
The next scheduled time transition in Cuba will take place on Saturday, 01 June 1940. At 23:59 local time, clocks will be turned forward by 1 hour. This specific change marks the transition to daylight saving time starts.
Does all of Cuba follow the same time change schedule?
Yes, the calendar dates for starting and ending Daylight Saving Time are consistent across the country. However, because Cuba spans 2 different time zones, the actual moment the clocks move occurs at different times depending on the local timezone of each province.
How will the next transition affect the day in Cuba?
Following the shift on 01 Jun 1940, you will notice that there is more light in the evening compared to the day before. While the transition may temporarily disrupt sleep patterns, the primary goal of this forward shift is to maximize usable daylight for the population.