Daylight Savings Time Changes in Cuba 🇨🇺 (1984)
| 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
5 MAY
05 May 1984 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 05 May 1984, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Saturday, 05 May 1984, 01:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 05 May 1984 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
23
:
59
After
23
:
00
13 OCT
13 Oct 1984 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 13 October 1984, 23:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Saturday, 13 October 1984, 23:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 13 Oct 1984 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Provinces in Cuba (1984)
| Province | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Artemisa | 05 May 1984 | 13 Oct 1984 |
| Ciego de Ávila Province | 05 May 1984 | 13 Oct 1984 |
| Cienfuegos Province | 05 May 1984 | 13 Oct 1984 |
| Granma Province | 05 May 1984 | 13 Oct 1984 |
| Guantánamo Province | 05 May 1984 | 13 Oct 1984 |
| Havana | 05 May 1984 | 13 Oct 1984 |
| Holguín Province | 05 May 1984 | 13 Oct 1984 |
| Las Tunas Province | 05 May 1984 | 13 Oct 1984 |
| Matanzas Province | 05 May 1984 | 13 Oct 1984 |
| Mayabeque | 05 May 1984 | 13 Oct 1984 |
| Municipio Especial Isla de la Juventud | 05 May 1984 | 13 Oct 1984 |
| Provincia de Camagüey | 05 May 1984 | 13 Oct 1984 |
| Provincia de Pinar del Río | 05 May 1984 | 13 Oct 1984 |
| Sancti Spíritus Province | 05 May 1984 | 13 Oct 1984 |
| Santiago de Cuba Province | 05 May 1984 | 13 Oct 1984 |
| Villa Clara Province | 05 May 1984 | 13 Oct 1984 |
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 1984?
Yes, Cuba observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1984 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, 05 May 1984. 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 05 May 1984, 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.