Daylight Savings Time Changes in Cuba 🇨🇺 (2004)
| 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
27 MAR
27 Mar 2004 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 27 March 2004, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Saturday, 27 March 2004, 01:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 27 Mar 2004 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Provinces in Cuba (2004)
| Province | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Artemisa | 27 Mar 2004 | - |
| Ciego de Ávila Province | 27 Mar 2004 | - |
| Cienfuegos Province | 27 Mar 2004 | - |
| Granma Province | 27 Mar 2004 | - |
| Guantánamo Province | 27 Mar 2004 | - |
| Havana | 27 Mar 2004 | - |
| Holguín Province | 27 Mar 2004 | - |
| Las Tunas Province | 27 Mar 2004 | - |
| Matanzas Province | 27 Mar 2004 | - |
| Mayabeque | 27 Mar 2004 | - |
| Municipio Especial Isla de la Juventud | 27 Mar 2004 | - |
| Provincia de Camagüey | 27 Mar 2004 | - |
| Provincia de Pinar del Río | 27 Mar 2004 | - |
| Sancti Spíritus Province | 27 Mar 2004 | - |
| Santiago de Cuba Province | 27 Mar 2004 | - |
| Villa Clara Province | 27 Mar 2004 | - |
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 |
Read More About Daylight Savings Time
Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Cuba
Does Cuba use Daylight Saving Time in 2004?
Yes, Cuba observes Daylight Saving Time during the 2004 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, 27 March 2004. 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 27 Mar 2004, 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.