Daylight Savings Time Changes in Cuba 🇨🇺 (1967)
| 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
7 APR
07 Apr 1967 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Friday, 07 April 1967, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Friday, 07 April 1967, 01:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 07 Apr 1967 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
23
:
59
After
23
:
00
9 SEP
09 Sep 1967 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 09 September 1967, 23:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Saturday, 09 September 1967, 23:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 09 Sep 1967 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Provinces in Cuba (1967)
| Province | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Artemisa | 07 Apr 1967 | 09 Sep 1967 |
| Ciego de Ávila Province | 07 Apr 1967 | 09 Sep 1967 |
| Cienfuegos Province | 07 Apr 1967 | 09 Sep 1967 |
| Granma Province | 07 Apr 1967 | 09 Sep 1967 |
| Guantánamo Province | 07 Apr 1967 | 09 Sep 1967 |
| Havana | 07 Apr 1967 | 09 Sep 1967 |
| Holguín Province | 07 Apr 1967 | 09 Sep 1967 |
| Las Tunas Province | 07 Apr 1967 | 09 Sep 1967 |
| Matanzas Province | 07 Apr 1967 | 09 Sep 1967 |
| Mayabeque | 07 Apr 1967 | 09 Sep 1967 |
| Municipio Especial Isla de la Juventud | 07 Apr 1967 | 09 Sep 1967 |
| Provincia de Camagüey | 07 Apr 1967 | 09 Sep 1967 |
| Provincia de Pinar del Río | 07 Apr 1967 | 09 Sep 1967 |
| Sancti Spíritus Province | 07 Apr 1967 | 09 Sep 1967 |
| Santiago de Cuba Province | 07 Apr 1967 | 09 Sep 1967 |
| Villa Clara Province | 07 Apr 1967 | 09 Sep 1967 |
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 1967?
Yes, Cuba observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1967 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 Friday, 07 April 1967. 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 07 Apr 1967, 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.