Geographic position of Havana
Havana is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 23.1330° N, 82.3830° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 2,575 km (1,600 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 7,444 km (4,625 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 12,594 km (7,826 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 8,433 km (5,240 mi) west
Havana 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 Havana
With a population of 2,163,824, Havana ranks as the 1st most populous city in Cuba, out of 140 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Havana
José Martí International Airport (HAV / MUHA) is a major international airport located about 16 km (10 mi) from Havana.
Current local time at the airport is 12:34:24.
Daylight saving time changes in Havana
Havana 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 Havana
Business hours in Havana (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 Havana
Compare time in Havana with major cities worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Havana in?
Havana 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 Havana at UTC-4.
What time is it in Havana right now?
The current local time in Havana is 12:34:24 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Havana observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Havana 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 Havana?
Havana is currently UTC-4, meaning local time is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Havana?
José Martí International Airport (HAV) is the nearest airport to Havana, located about 16 km away. The current local time at the airport is 12:34:24.
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