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Time in HavanaUTC-04

Live clock and time-zone data for Havana, Cuba — Havana (America/Havana), UTC-04 UTC. Refreshed every 30 s.

Live clock
18:15
Wed 29 Apr 2026 · Dusk
Timezone
America/Havana
Current UTC offset
UTC-04
Abbreviation
GMT-4
Population
2,130,000
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Cultural and business context

Havana keeps time under Havana (America/Havana) — a UTC-04 offset from UTC at the moment. Most Cuba workplaces operate from 08:30 to 17:00, pausing for lunch from 12:30 to 13:30. The city shifts its clocks with daylight saving time, so the offset changes twice a year.

Currency
CUP $
Dial
+53
Work day
08:30–17:00
Lunch
12:30–13:30
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Time difference with reference cities
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When it's noon in Havana, other cities are at
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Best hours to meet with São Paulo
Morning meeting (both on-shift)10:00 ↔ 09:00
Afternoon meeting (both on-shift)13:00 ↔ 12:00
End-of-day sync16:00 ↔ 15:00
Compare: Havana ↔ São Paulo
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Cities with the same UTC offset right now
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± 1h
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Frequently asked questions

How many hours is Havana ahead of São Paulo?

The live difference between Havana and São Paulo is +1h.

What is the current UTC offset in Havana?

Havana is currently UTC-04 from UTC, on the America/Havana timezone.

Does Havana observe daylight saving time?

Yes — Havana shifts its clocks with daylight saving time, so the UTC offset changes twice a year.

When is noon in Havana?

Noon in Havana corresponds to UTC-04 UTC. The table below shows what that maps to in other cities.

What's the best time to call Havana from São Paulo?

The overlap block above lists the best hours to schedule calls between São Paulo and Havana without falling outside office hours.

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