Daylight Savings Time Changes in Cuba 🇨🇺 (1946)
| 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 1946 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 01 June 1946, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Saturday, 01 June 1946, 01:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 01 Jun 1946 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 1946 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 31 August 1946, 23:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Saturday, 31 August 1946, 23:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 31 Aug 1946 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Provinces in Cuba (1946)
| Province | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Artemisa | 01 Jun 1946 | 31 Aug 1946 |
| Ciego de Ávila Province | 01 Jun 1946 | 31 Aug 1946 |
| Cienfuegos Province | 01 Jun 1946 | 31 Aug 1946 |
| Granma Province | 01 Jun 1946 | 31 Aug 1946 |
| Guantánamo Province | 01 Jun 1946 | 31 Aug 1946 |
| Havana | 01 Jun 1946 | 31 Aug 1946 |
| Holguín Province | 01 Jun 1946 | 31 Aug 1946 |
| Las Tunas Province | 01 Jun 1946 | 31 Aug 1946 |
| Matanzas Province | 01 Jun 1946 | 31 Aug 1946 |
| Mayabeque | 01 Jun 1946 | 31 Aug 1946 |
| Municipio Especial Isla de la Juventud | 01 Jun 1946 | 31 Aug 1946 |
| Provincia de Camagüey | 01 Jun 1946 | 31 Aug 1946 |
| Provincia de Pinar del Río | 01 Jun 1946 | 31 Aug 1946 |
| Sancti Spíritus Province | 01 Jun 1946 | 31 Aug 1946 |
| Santiago de Cuba Province | 01 Jun 1946 | 31 Aug 1946 |
| Villa Clara Province | 01 Jun 1946 | 31 Aug 1946 |
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 1946?
Yes, Cuba observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1946 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 1946. 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 1946, 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.