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Current Time in Santiago de Cuba

11:45:59 AM
Sunday, October 11, 2026
Timezone: America/Havana (CDT) · Cuba
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About Santiago de Cuba

Santiago de Cuba is located in Cuba, in the Northern Hemisphere, and is a mid-sized city with a population of around 555,865. It runs on America/Havana time, currently UTC-4:00 relative to UTC. Santiago de Cuba observes Daylight Saving Time, so this offset shifts by an hour twice a year.

  • CountryCuba
  • Population555,865
  • Latitude20.0229°
  • Longitude-75.8217°
  • Time zoneAmerica/Havana
  • Current UTC offsetUTC-4:00
  • Daylight Saving TimeObserved

Sunrise & Sunset in Santiago de Cuba Today

For Sunday, October 11, 2026, calculated from Santiago de Cuba's own coordinates.

Sunrise

Today6:56 AM

Sunset

Today6:43 PM

Daylight

Length11h 46m

Seasons in Santiago de Cuba

Approximate dates — the exact moment a season begins shifts by about a day from year to year.

Spring

Starts around March 20
Sunrise07:06 AM
Sunset07:14 PM

Summer

Starts around June 21
Sunrise06:24 AM
Sunset07:45 PM

Fall

Starts around September 22
Sunrise06:52 AM
Sunset06:59 PM

Winter

Starts around December 21
Sunrise06:33 AM
Sunset05:29 PM

Daylight Saving Time

Santiago de Cuba observes Daylight Saving Time. Clocks last changed on Sunday, March 8, 2026 (to CDT), and are next scheduled to change on Sunday, November 1, 2026 (to CST).

Time Difference from Top 10 US Cities

New York City
Same time
Los Angeles
-3h
Brooklyn
Same time
Chicago
-1h
Queens
Same time
Houston
-1h
Phoenix
-3h
Philadelphia
Same time
San Antonio
-1h
Manhattan
Same time

Time Difference from Top 10 Cities Worldwide

Shanghai China
+12h
Beijing China
+12h
Shenzhen China
+12h
Guangzhou China
+12h
Kinshasa Democratic Republic of the Congo
+5h
Istanbul Turkey
+7h
Lagos Nigeria
+5h
Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam
+11h
Chengdu China
+12h
Lahore Pakistan
+9h

Frequently Asked Questions About Time in Santiago de Cuba

What time zone is Santiago de Cuba in?

Santiago de Cuba, Cuba uses the America/Havana time zone. It is currently on CDT (UTC-4:00). The live local time is shown at the top of this page.

Does Santiago de Cuba observe Daylight Saving Time?

Yes. Santiago de Cuba observes Daylight Saving Time, so its UTC offset shifts by an hour twice a year. The next clock change is on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when it moves to CST.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Santiago de Cuba today?

The sun rises at 6:56 AM and sets at 6:43 PM in Santiago de Cuba today, giving 11h 46m of daylight.

What is the time difference between Santiago de Cuba and New York City?

New York City is in the same time zone offset as Santiago de Cuba, so there is no time difference between them. The full comparison against other major cities is in the tables above.

What is the UTC offset for Santiago de Cuba?

Santiago de Cuba is currently UTC-4:00. Because the city observes Daylight Saving Time, this offset is not the same all year.

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