Daylight Savings Time Changes in Cuba 🇨🇺 (2012)
| 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
31 MAR
31 Mar 2012 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 31 March 2012, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Saturday, 31 March 2012, 01:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 31 Mar 2012 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
00
:
59
After
00
:
00
4 NOV
04 Nov 2012 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 04 November 2012, 00:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 04 November 2012, 00:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 04 Nov 2012 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Provinces in Cuba (2012)
| Province | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Artemisa | 31 Mar 2012 | 04 Nov 2012 |
| Ciego de Ávila Province | 31 Mar 2012 | 04 Nov 2012 |
| Cienfuegos Province | 31 Mar 2012 | 04 Nov 2012 |
| Granma Province | 31 Mar 2012 | 04 Nov 2012 |
| Guantánamo Province | 31 Mar 2012 | 04 Nov 2012 |
| Havana | 31 Mar 2012 | 04 Nov 2012 |
| Holguín Province | 31 Mar 2012 | 04 Nov 2012 |
| Las Tunas Province | 31 Mar 2012 | 04 Nov 2012 |
| Matanzas Province | 31 Mar 2012 | 04 Nov 2012 |
| Mayabeque | 31 Mar 2012 | 04 Nov 2012 |
| Municipio Especial Isla de la Juventud | 31 Mar 2012 | 04 Nov 2012 |
| Provincia de Camagüey | 31 Mar 2012 | 04 Nov 2012 |
| Provincia de Pinar del Río | 31 Mar 2012 | 04 Nov 2012 |
| Sancti Spíritus Province | 31 Mar 2012 | 04 Nov 2012 |
| Santiago de Cuba Province | 31 Mar 2012 | 04 Nov 2012 |
| Villa Clara Province | 31 Mar 2012 | 04 Nov 2012 |
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 2012?
Yes, Cuba observes Daylight Saving Time during the 2012 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, 31 March 2012. 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 31 Mar 2012, 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.