Geographic position of Holguín
Holguín is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 20.8872° N, 76.2631° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 2,325 km (1,445 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 7,694 km (4,781 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 12,344 km (7,670 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 7,932 km (4,929 mi) west
Holguín 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 Holguín
With a population of 319,102, Holguín ranks as the 4th most populous city in Cuba, out of 140 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Holguín
Frank Pais International Airport (HOG / MUHG) is a major international airport serving Holguín directly.
Current local time at the airport is 12:43:54.
Daylight saving time changes in Holguín
Holguín 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 Holguín
Business hours in Holguín (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 Holguín
Compare time in Holguín with major cities worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Holguín in?
Holguín 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 Holguín at UTC-4.
What time is it in Holguín right now?
The current local time in Holguín is 12:43:54 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Holguín observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Holguín 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 Holguín?
Holguín is currently UTC-4, meaning local time is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Holguín?
Frank Pais International Airport (HOG) is the airport serving Holguín. The current local time at the airport is 12:43:54.
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