World Timezones

CST-CUBA to CAT Converter

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Cuba Standard Time12:35 amFri, Jun 5
Cuba Standard TimeCDT
North America · UTC-4
12:35 amFri, Jun 5
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Central Africa TimeCAT
Africa · UTC+2
6:35 amFri, Jun 5
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Offset

The time difference between Cuba Standard Time and Central Africa Time is 6 hours.

6 hours

Cuba Standard Time (CDT) is behind Central Africa Time (CAT).

CDT: UTC-4

CAT: UTC+2

Cuba Standard Time is currently observing daylight saving time; Central Africa Time is not.

When to schedule

Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–11 AM in Cuba Standard Time (3 PM–5 PM in Central Africa Time).

Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.

Suggested time: 10:00 AM Cuba Standard Time (4:00 PM Central Africa 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.

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

Cuba Standard Time is also known as CST, or CDT. To call Cuba, dial +53.

Central Africa Time is also known as CAT. To call Zambia, dial +260.

Central Africa Time is approximately 8,150 miles east of Cuba Standard Time.

Quick reference

Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.

CST-CUBACATDay
12:00 am6:00 amSame day
1:00 am7:00 amSame day
2:00 am8:00 amSame day
3:00 am9:00 amSame day
4:00 am10:00 amSame day
5:00 am11:00 amSame day
6:00 am12:00 pmSame day
7:00 am1:00 pmSame day
8:00 am2:00 pmSame day
9:00 am3:00 pmSame day
10:00 am4:00 pmSame day
11:00 am5:00 pmSame day
12:00 pm6:00 pmSame day
1:00 pm7:00 pmSame day
2:00 pm8:00 pmSame day
3:00 pm9:00 pmSame day
4:00 pm10:00 pmSame day
5:00 pm11:00 pmSame day
6:00 pm12:00 am+1 day
7:00 pm1:00 am+1 day
8:00 pm2:00 am+1 day
9:00 pm3:00 am+1 day
10:00 pm4:00 am+1 day
11:00 pm5:00 am+1 day

Daylight saving time

Cuba Standard Time observes daylight saving time; Central Africa Time does not. The offset between the two zones changes when Cuba Standard Time transitions: on Sunday, November 1, 2026, clocks fall back from CDT to CST.

See the daylight saving time page for transition dates across every time zone.

Daylight today

Cuba Standard Time
Sunrise
6:44 AM
Sunset
8:14 PM
Day length
13h 30m
Central Africa Time
Sunrise
6:22 AM
Sunset
5:28 PM
Day length
11h 6m

Daylight overlap: 4h 44m — 6:44 AM–11:28 AM in Cuba Standard Time (12:44 PM–5:28 PM in Central Africa Time). Both locations are in daylight during this window.

Cities in these zones

Cities in Cuba Standard Time

Cities in Central Africa Time

Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.

Airports in these zones

Airports in Cuba Standard Time

  • HAV

Airports in Central Africa Time

  • HRE

Related conversions

Common conversions

What is 9:00 am CST-CUBA in CAT?
9:00 am CST-CUBA is 3:00 pm CAT.
What is 12:00 pm CST-CUBA in CAT?
12:00 pm CST-CUBA is 6:00 pm CAT.
What is 12:30 pm CST-CUBA in CAT?
12:30 pm CST-CUBA is 6:30 pm CAT.
What is 2:00 pm CST-CUBA in CAT?
2:00 pm CST-CUBA is 8:00 pm CAT.
What is 5:00 pm CST-CUBA in CAT?
5:00 pm CST-CUBA is 11:00 pm CAT.
What is 11:30 pm CST-CUBA in CAT?
11:30 pm CST-CUBA is 5:30 am CAT, the next day.