Geographic position of Guanabacoa
Guanabacoa is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 23.1252° N, 82.3007° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 2,574 km (1,599 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 7,445 km (4,626 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 12,593 km (7,825 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 8,426 km (5,236 mi) west
Guanabacoa lies in the tropical latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Population Ranking of Guanabacoa
With a population of 112,964, Guanabacoa ranks as the 28th most populous city in Cuba, out of 140 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Guanabacoa
José Martí International Airport (HAV / MUHA) is a major international airport located about 19 km (12 mi) from Guanabacoa.
Current local time at the airport is 12:44:19.
Daylight saving time changes in Guanabacoa
Guanabacoa uses the IANA time zone identifier America/Havana. The current local offset is UTC-4 / CDT.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC-5 / CST to UTC-4 / CDT.
- The clock was moved forward from 00:00 to 01:00 local time.
2026
Next change: Standard time starts
- The offset will change from UTC-4 / CDT to UTC-5 / CST.
- The clock will be moved back from 01:00 to 00:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Guanabacoa
Business hours in Guanabacoa (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Los Angeles: 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- London: 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Dubai: 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Mumbai: 6:30 PM - 2:30 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 10:00 PM - 6:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
- Sydney: 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Guanabacoa
Compare time in Guanabacoa with major cities worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Guanabacoa in?
Guanabacoa follows the America/Havana time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Guanabacoa at UTC-4.
What time is it in Guanabacoa right now?
The current local time in Guanabacoa is 12:44:19 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Guanabacoa observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Guanabacoa is currently observing daylight saving time, which temporarily shifts the clock forward by one hour compared to standard time.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Guanabacoa?
Guanabacoa is currently UTC-4, meaning local time is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Guanabacoa?
José Martí International Airport (HAV) is the nearest airport to Guanabacoa, located about 19 km away. The current local time at the airport is 12:44:19.
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