Daylight Savings Time Changes in Cuba 🇨🇺 (1982)
| 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
8 MAY
08 May 1982 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 08 May 1982, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Saturday, 08 May 1982, 01:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 08 May 1982 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
23
:
59
After
23
:
00
9 OCT
09 Oct 1982 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 09 October 1982, 23:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Saturday, 09 October 1982, 23:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 09 Oct 1982 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Provinces in Cuba (1982)
| Province | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Artemisa | 08 May 1982 | 09 Oct 1982 |
| Ciego de Ávila Province | 08 May 1982 | 09 Oct 1982 |
| Cienfuegos Province | 08 May 1982 | 09 Oct 1982 |
| Granma Province | 08 May 1982 | 09 Oct 1982 |
| Guantánamo Province | 08 May 1982 | 09 Oct 1982 |
| Havana | 08 May 1982 | 09 Oct 1982 |
| Holguín Province | 08 May 1982 | 09 Oct 1982 |
| Las Tunas Province | 08 May 1982 | 09 Oct 1982 |
| Matanzas Province | 08 May 1982 | 09 Oct 1982 |
| Mayabeque | 08 May 1982 | 09 Oct 1982 |
| Municipio Especial Isla de la Juventud | 08 May 1982 | 09 Oct 1982 |
| Provincia de Camagüey | 08 May 1982 | 09 Oct 1982 |
| Provincia de Pinar del Río | 08 May 1982 | 09 Oct 1982 |
| Sancti Spíritus Province | 08 May 1982 | 09 Oct 1982 |
| Santiago de Cuba Province | 08 May 1982 | 09 Oct 1982 |
| Villa Clara Province | 08 May 1982 | 09 Oct 1982 |
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 1982?
Yes, Cuba observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1982 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, 08 May 1982. 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 08 May 1982, 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.