Daylight Savings Time Changes in Cuba 🇨🇺 (1992)
| Country: | Cuba |
| Capital: | Havana |
| Abbreviations: | CU, CUB |
| IANA Time Zones: | 2 |
| Dial Code: | +53 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
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59
After
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4 APR
04 Apr 1992 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 04 April 1992, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Saturday, 04 April 1992, 01:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 04 Apr 1992 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
00
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59
After
00
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00
11 OCT
11 Oct 1992 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 11 October 1992, 00:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 11 October 1992, 00:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 11 Oct 1992 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Provinces in Cuba (1992)
| Province | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Artemisa | 04 Apr 1992 | 11 Oct 1992 |
| Ciego de Ávila Province | 04 Apr 1992 | 11 Oct 1992 |
| Cienfuegos Province | 04 Apr 1992 | 11 Oct 1992 |
| Granma Province | 04 Apr 1992 | 11 Oct 1992 |
| Guantánamo Province | 04 Apr 1992 | 11 Oct 1992 |
| Havana | 04 Apr 1992 | 11 Oct 1992 |
| Holguín Province | 04 Apr 1992 | 11 Oct 1992 |
| Las Tunas Province | 04 Apr 1992 | 11 Oct 1992 |
| Matanzas Province | 04 Apr 1992 | 11 Oct 1992 |
| Mayabeque | 04 Apr 1992 | 11 Oct 1992 |
| Municipio Especial Isla de la Juventud | 04 Apr 1992 | 11 Oct 1992 |
| Provincia de Camagüey | 04 Apr 1992 | 11 Oct 1992 |
| Provincia de Pinar del Río | 04 Apr 1992 | 11 Oct 1992 |
| Sancti Spíritus Province | 04 Apr 1992 | 11 Oct 1992 |
| Santiago de Cuba Province | 04 Apr 1992 | 11 Oct 1992 |
| Villa Clara Province | 04 Apr 1992 | 11 Oct 1992 |
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 1992?
Yes, Cuba observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1992 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, 04 April 1992. 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 04 Apr 1992, 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.