Offset
The time difference between Central European Time and Cuba Standard Time is 6 hours.
Central European Time (CEST) is ahead of Cuba Standard Time (CDT).
CEST: UTC+2
CDT: UTC-4
Both zones are currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 3 PM–5 PM in Central European Time (9 AM–11 AM in Cuba Standard Time).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 4:00 PM Central European Time (10:00 AM Cuba Standard Time).
This window may shift by an hour during daylight saving time.
Public holidays in 2026
National public holidays can affect availability — a counterpart is likely off work on their own holidays, so it's worth planning meetings and deadlines around them.
France
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Easter MondayMon, Apr 6
- Labour DayFri, May 1
- Victory in Europe DayFri, May 8
- Ascension DayThu, May 14
- Whit MondayMon, May 25
- Bastille DayTue, Jul 14
- Assumption DaySat, Aug 15
- All Saints' DaySun, Nov 1
- Armistice DayWed, Nov 11
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
Cuba
- Triumph of the RevolutionThu, Jan 1
- Victory of Fidel CastroFri, Jan 2
- Good FridayFri, Apr 3
- Labour DayFri, May 1
- Day before the Commemoration of the Assault of the Moncada garrisonSat, Jul 25
- Commemoration of the Assault of the Moncada garrisonSun, Jul 26
- Day after the Commemoration of the Assault of the Moncada garrisonMon, Jul 27
- Independence DaySat, Oct 10
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
About these zones
Central European Time is also known as CET, or CEST. To call France, dial +33.
Cuba Standard Time is also known as CST, or CDT. To call Cuba, dial +53.
Cuba Standard Time is approximately 4,800 miles west of Central European Time.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| CET | CST-CUBA | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 6:00 pm | -1 day |
| 1:00 am | 7:00 pm | -1 day |
| 2:00 am | 8:00 pm | -1 day |
| 3:00 am | 9:00 pm | -1 day |
| 4:00 am | 10:00 pm | -1 day |
| 5:00 am | 11:00 pm | -1 day |
| 6:00 am | 12:00 am | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 1:00 am | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 2:00 am | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 3:00 am | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 4:00 am | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 5:00 am | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 6:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 10:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 11:00 am | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 12:00 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 pm | 1:00 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 pm | 2:00 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 pm | 3:00 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 pm | 4:00 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 pm | 5:00 pm | Same day |
Daylight saving time
Both zones observe daylight saving time, but they transition on different dates.
Central European Time: next transition on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
Cuba Standard Time: next transition on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
For approximately 7 days between transitions, the offset between Central European Time and Cuba Standard Time differs from its typical value. Recurring meetings during this window will shift by one hour.
See the daylight saving time page for transition dates across every time zone.
Daylight today
- Sunrise
- 5:50 AM
- Sunset
- 9:50 PM
- Day length
- 15h 59m
- Sunrise
- 6:44 AM
- Sunset
- 8:14 PM
- Day length
- 13h 30m
Daylight overlap: 9h 6m — 12:44 PM–9:50 PM in Central European Time (6:44 AM–3:50 PM in Cuba Standard Time). Both locations are in daylight during this window.
Cities in these zones
Cities in Central European Time
Cities in Cuba Standard Time
Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.
Airports in these zones
Airports in Central European Time
- CDG
- LBG
- ORY
- MRS
- GNB
- LYS
- NCE
Airports in Cuba Standard Time
- HAV
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am CET in CST-CUBA?
- 9:00 am CET is 3:00 am CST-CUBA.
- What is 12:00 pm CET in CST-CUBA?
- 12:00 pm CET is 6:00 am CST-CUBA.
- What is 12:30 pm CET in CST-CUBA?
- 12:30 pm CET is 6:30 am CST-CUBA.
- What is 2:00 pm CET in CST-CUBA?
- 2:00 pm CET is 8:00 am CST-CUBA.
- What is 5:00 pm CET in CST-CUBA?
- 5:00 pm CET is 11:00 am CST-CUBA.
- What is 11:30 pm CET in CST-CUBA?
- 11:30 pm CET is 5:30 pm CST-CUBA.