Geographic position of Guantánamo
Guantánamo is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 20.1444° N, 75.2092° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 2,242 km (1,393 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 7,776 km (4,832 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 12,261 km (7,619 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 7,860 km (4,884 mi) west
Guantánamo 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 Guantánamo
With a population of 272,801, Guantánamo ranks as the 5th most populous city in Cuba, out of 140 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Guantánamo
Antonio Maceo International Airport (SCU / MUCU) is a major international airport located about 68 km (42 mi) from Guantánamo.
Current local time at the airport is 12:43:30.
Daylight saving time changes in Guantánamo
Guantánamo 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 Guantánamo
Business hours in Guantánamo (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 Guantánamo
Compare time in Guantánamo with major cities worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Guantánamo in?
Guantánamo 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 Guantánamo at UTC-4.
What time is it in Guantánamo right now?
The current local time in Guantánamo is 12:43:30 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Guantánamo observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Guantánamo 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 Guantánamo?
Guantánamo is currently UTC-4, meaning local time is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Guantánamo?
Antonio Maceo International Airport (SCU) is the nearest airport to Guantánamo, located about 68 km away. The current local time at the airport is 12:43:30.
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