Daylight Savings Time Changes in Cuba 🇨🇺 (2030)
| 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
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00
9 MAR
09 Mar 2030 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 09 March 2030, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Saturday, 09 March 2030, 01:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 09 Mar 2030 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
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59
After
00
:
00
3 NOV
03 Nov 2030 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 03 November 2030, 00:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 03 November 2030, 00:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 03 Nov 2030 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Provinces in Cuba (2030)
| Province | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Artemisa | 09 Mar 2030 | 03 Nov 2030 |
| Ciego de Ávila Province | 09 Mar 2030 | 03 Nov 2030 |
| Cienfuegos Province | 09 Mar 2030 | 03 Nov 2030 |
| Granma Province | 09 Mar 2030 | 03 Nov 2030 |
| Guantánamo Province | 09 Mar 2030 | 03 Nov 2030 |
| Havana | 09 Mar 2030 | 03 Nov 2030 |
| Holguín Province | 09 Mar 2030 | 03 Nov 2030 |
| Las Tunas Province | 09 Mar 2030 | 03 Nov 2030 |
| Matanzas Province | 09 Mar 2030 | 03 Nov 2030 |
| Mayabeque | 09 Mar 2030 | 03 Nov 2030 |
| Municipio Especial Isla de la Juventud | 09 Mar 2030 | 03 Nov 2030 |
| Provincia de Camagüey | 09 Mar 2030 | 03 Nov 2030 |
| Provincia de Pinar del Río | 09 Mar 2030 | 03 Nov 2030 |
| Sancti Spíritus Province | 09 Mar 2030 | 03 Nov 2030 |
| Santiago de Cuba Province | 09 Mar 2030 | 03 Nov 2030 |
| Villa Clara Province | 09 Mar 2030 | 03 Nov 2030 |
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 2030?
Yes, Cuba observes Daylight Saving Time during the 2030 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, 09 March 2030. 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 09 Mar 2030, 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.