Daylight Savings Time Changes in Cuba 🇨🇺 (2006)
| Country: | Cuba |
| Capital: | Havana |
| Abbreviations: | CU, CUB |
| IANA Time Zones: | 2 |
| Dial Code: | +53 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
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29 OCT
29 Oct 2006 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 29 October 2006, 00:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 29 October 2006, 00:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 29 Oct 2006 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Provinces in Cuba (2006)
| Province | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Artemisa | - | 29 Oct 2006 |
| Ciego de Ávila Province | - | 29 Oct 2006 |
| Cienfuegos Province | - | 29 Oct 2006 |
| Granma Province | - | 29 Oct 2006 |
| Guantánamo Province | - | 29 Oct 2006 |
| Havana | - | 29 Oct 2006 |
| Holguín Province | - | 29 Oct 2006 |
| Las Tunas Province | - | 29 Oct 2006 |
| Matanzas Province | - | 29 Oct 2006 |
| Mayabeque | - | 29 Oct 2006 |
| Municipio Especial Isla de la Juventud | - | 29 Oct 2006 |
| Provincia de Camagüey | - | 29 Oct 2006 |
| Provincia de Pinar del Río | - | 29 Oct 2006 |
| Sancti Spíritus Province | - | 29 Oct 2006 |
| Santiago de Cuba Province | - | 29 Oct 2006 |
| Villa Clara Province | - | 29 Oct 2006 |
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 2006?
Yes, Cuba observes Daylight Saving Time during the 2006 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 Sunday, 29 October 2006. At 00:59 local time, clocks will be turned backward by 1 hour. This specific change marks the transition to daylight saving time ends.
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 29 Oct 2006, you will notice that there is more light in the morning compared to the day before. While the transition may temporarily disrupt sleep patterns, the primary goal of this backward shift is to maximize usable daylight for the population.