Daylight Savings Time Changes in Cuba 🇨🇺 (2029)
| 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
10 MAR
10 Mar 2029 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 10 March 2029, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Saturday, 10 March 2029, 01:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 10 Mar 2029 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 2029 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 04 November 2029, 00:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 04 November 2029, 00:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 04 Nov 2029 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Provinces in Cuba (2029)
| Province | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Artemisa | 10 Mar 2029 | 04 Nov 2029 |
| Ciego de Ávila Province | 10 Mar 2029 | 04 Nov 2029 |
| Cienfuegos Province | 10 Mar 2029 | 04 Nov 2029 |
| Granma Province | 10 Mar 2029 | 04 Nov 2029 |
| Guantánamo Province | 10 Mar 2029 | 04 Nov 2029 |
| Havana | 10 Mar 2029 | 04 Nov 2029 |
| Holguín Province | 10 Mar 2029 | 04 Nov 2029 |
| Las Tunas Province | 10 Mar 2029 | 04 Nov 2029 |
| Matanzas Province | 10 Mar 2029 | 04 Nov 2029 |
| Mayabeque | 10 Mar 2029 | 04 Nov 2029 |
| Municipio Especial Isla de la Juventud | 10 Mar 2029 | 04 Nov 2029 |
| Provincia de Camagüey | 10 Mar 2029 | 04 Nov 2029 |
| Provincia de Pinar del Río | 10 Mar 2029 | 04 Nov 2029 |
| Sancti Spíritus Province | 10 Mar 2029 | 04 Nov 2029 |
| Santiago de Cuba Province | 10 Mar 2029 | 04 Nov 2029 |
| Villa Clara Province | 10 Mar 2029 | 04 Nov 2029 |
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 2029?
Yes, Cuba observes Daylight Saving Time during the 2029 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, 10 March 2029. 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 10 Mar 2029, 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.