Daylight Savings Time Changes in Cuba 🇨🇺 (1988)
| 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
19 MAR
19 Mar 1988 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 19 March 1988, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Saturday, 19 March 1988, 01:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 19 Mar 1988 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
23
:
59
After
23
:
00
8 OCT
08 Oct 1988 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 08 October 1988, 23:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Saturday, 08 October 1988, 23:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 08 Oct 1988 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Provinces in Cuba (1988)
| Province | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Artemisa | 19 Mar 1988 | 08 Oct 1988 |
| Ciego de Ávila Province | 19 Mar 1988 | 08 Oct 1988 |
| Cienfuegos Province | 19 Mar 1988 | 08 Oct 1988 |
| Granma Province | 19 Mar 1988 | 08 Oct 1988 |
| Guantánamo Province | 19 Mar 1988 | 08 Oct 1988 |
| Havana | 19 Mar 1988 | 08 Oct 1988 |
| Holguín Province | 19 Mar 1988 | 08 Oct 1988 |
| Las Tunas Province | 19 Mar 1988 | 08 Oct 1988 |
| Matanzas Province | 19 Mar 1988 | 08 Oct 1988 |
| Mayabeque | 19 Mar 1988 | 08 Oct 1988 |
| Municipio Especial Isla de la Juventud | 19 Mar 1988 | 08 Oct 1988 |
| Provincia de Camagüey | 19 Mar 1988 | 08 Oct 1988 |
| Provincia de Pinar del Río | 19 Mar 1988 | 08 Oct 1988 |
| Sancti Spíritus Province | 19 Mar 1988 | 08 Oct 1988 |
| Santiago de Cuba Province | 19 Mar 1988 | 08 Oct 1988 |
| Villa Clara Province | 19 Mar 1988 | 08 Oct 1988 |
DST Changes Summary for Cuba
| Date | Year | Change | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 08 Mar | 2031 | Forward 1 hour | 23:59 ➜ 01:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
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Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Cuba
Does Cuba use Daylight Saving Time in 1988?
Yes, Cuba observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1988 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, 19 March 1988. 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 19 Mar 1988, 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.