Daylight Savings Time Changes in Cuba 🇨🇺 (1996)
| 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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6 APR
06 Apr 1996 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 06 April 1996, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Saturday, 06 April 1996, 01:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 06 Apr 1996 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
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59
After
00
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00
6 OCT
06 Oct 1996 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 06 October 1996, 00:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 06 October 1996, 00:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 06 Oct 1996 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Provinces in Cuba (1996)
| Province | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Artemisa | 06 Apr 1996 | 06 Oct 1996 |
| Ciego de Ávila Province | 06 Apr 1996 | 06 Oct 1996 |
| Cienfuegos Province | 06 Apr 1996 | 06 Oct 1996 |
| Granma Province | 06 Apr 1996 | 06 Oct 1996 |
| Guantánamo Province | 06 Apr 1996 | 06 Oct 1996 |
| Havana | 06 Apr 1996 | 06 Oct 1996 |
| Holguín Province | 06 Apr 1996 | 06 Oct 1996 |
| Las Tunas Province | 06 Apr 1996 | 06 Oct 1996 |
| Matanzas Province | 06 Apr 1996 | 06 Oct 1996 |
| Mayabeque | 06 Apr 1996 | 06 Oct 1996 |
| Municipio Especial Isla de la Juventud | 06 Apr 1996 | 06 Oct 1996 |
| Provincia de Camagüey | 06 Apr 1996 | 06 Oct 1996 |
| Provincia de Pinar del Río | 06 Apr 1996 | 06 Oct 1996 |
| Sancti Spíritus Province | 06 Apr 1996 | 06 Oct 1996 |
| Santiago de Cuba Province | 06 Apr 1996 | 06 Oct 1996 |
| Villa Clara Province | 06 Apr 1996 | 06 Oct 1996 |
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 1996?
Yes, Cuba observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1996 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, 06 April 1996. 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 06 Apr 1996, 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.