Offset
The time difference between Cuba Standard Time and Eastern European Time is 7 hours.
Cuba Standard Time (CDT) is behind Eastern European Time (EEST).
CDT: UTC-4
EEST: UTC+3
Both zones are currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–10 AM in Cuba Standard Time (4 PM–5 PM in Eastern European Time).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 9:00 AM Cuba Standard Time (4:00 PM Eastern European 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
Finland
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- EpiphanyTue, Jan 6
- Good FridayFri, Apr 3
- Easter SundaySun, Apr 5
- Easter MondayMon, Apr 6
- May DayFri, May 1
- Ascension DayThu, May 14
- PentecostSun, May 24
- Midsummer EveFri, Jun 19
- Midsummer DaySat, Jun 20
- All Saints' DaySat, Oct 31
- Independence DaySun, Dec 6
- Christmas EveThu, Dec 24
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
- St. Stephen's DaySat, Dec 26
About these zones
Cuba Standard Time is also known as CST, or CDT. To call Cuba, dial +53.
Eastern European Time is also known as EET, or EEST. To call Finland, dial +358.
Eastern European Time is approximately 5,400 miles northeast of Cuba Standard Time.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| CST-CUBA | EET | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 am | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 am | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 am | 10:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 am | 11:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 am | 12:00 pm | Same day |
| 6:00 am | 1:00 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 2:00 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 3:00 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 4:00 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 5:00 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 6:00 pm | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 7:00 pm | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 8:00 pm | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 9:00 pm | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 10:00 pm | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 11:00 pm | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 12:00 am | +1 day |
| 6:00 pm | 1:00 am | +1 day |
| 7:00 pm | 2:00 am | +1 day |
| 8:00 pm | 3:00 am | +1 day |
| 9:00 pm | 4:00 am | +1 day |
| 10:00 pm | 5:00 am | +1 day |
| 11:00 pm | 6:00 am | +1 day |
Daylight saving time
Both zones observe daylight saving time, but they transition on different dates.
Cuba Standard Time: next transition on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
Eastern European Time: next transition on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
For approximately 7 days between transitions, the offset between Cuba Standard Time and Eastern European 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
- 6:44 AM
- Sunset
- 8:14 PM
- Day length
- 13h 30m
- Sunrise
- 4:04 AM
- Sunset
- 10:36 PM
- Day length
- 18h 32m
Daylight overlap: 8h 52m — 6:44 AM–3:36 PM in Cuba Standard Time (1:44 PM–10:36 PM in Eastern European Time). Both locations are in daylight during this window.
Cities in these zones
Cities in Cuba Standard Time
Cities in Eastern European Time
Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.
Airports in these zones
Airports in Cuba Standard Time
- HAV
Airports in Eastern European Time
- HEL
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am CST-CUBA in EET?
- 9:00 am CST-CUBA is 4:00 pm EET.
- What is 12:00 pm CST-CUBA in EET?
- 12:00 pm CST-CUBA is 7:00 pm EET.
- What is 12:30 pm CST-CUBA in EET?
- 12:30 pm CST-CUBA is 7:30 pm EET.
- What is 2:00 pm CST-CUBA in EET?
- 2:00 pm CST-CUBA is 9:00 pm EET.
- What is 5:00 pm CST-CUBA in EET?
- 5:00 pm CST-CUBA is 12:00 am EET, the next day.
- What is 11:30 pm CST-CUBA in EET?
- 11:30 pm CST-CUBA is 6:30 am EET, the next day.