Offset
There is no time difference between Cuba Standard Time and Eastern Time.
Cuba Standard Time (CDT) is currently the same time as Eastern Time (EDT).
CDT: UTC-4
EDT: UTC-4
Both zones are currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–5 PM in Cuba Standard Time (9 AM–5 PM in Eastern Time).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 1:00 PM Cuba Standard Time (1:00 PM Eastern 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
United States
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Martin Luther King, Jr. DayMon, Jan 19
- Presidents DayMon, Feb 16
- Memorial DayMon, May 25
- Juneteenth National Independence DayFri, Jun 19
- Independence DayFri, Jul 3
- Labour DayMon, Sep 7
- Columbus DayMon, Oct 12
- Veterans DayWed, Nov 11
- Thanksgiving DayThu, Nov 26
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
About these zones
Cuba Standard Time is also known as CST, or CDT. To call Cuba, dial +53.
Eastern Time is also known as EST, or EDT. To call United States, dial +1.
Eastern Time is approximately 1,300 miles north of Cuba Standard Time.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| CST-CUBA | EST | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 12:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 am | 1:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 am | 2:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 am | 3:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 am | 4:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 am | 5:00 am | Same day |
| 6:00 am | 6:00 am | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 10:00 am | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 11:00 am | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 12:00 pm | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 1:00 pm | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 2:00 pm | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 3:00 pm | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 4:00 pm | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 5:00 pm | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 6:00 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 pm | 7:00 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 pm | 8:00 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 pm | 9:00 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 pm | 10:00 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 pm | 11:00 pm | Same day |
Daylight saving time
Both Cuba Standard Time and Eastern Time observe daylight saving time and transition on the same date.
Next transition: Sunday, November 1, 2026 (fall back).
Because they transition simultaneously, the offset between these zones remains constant year-round.
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
- 5:27 AM
- Sunset
- 8:24 PM
- Day length
- 14h 58m
Daylight overlap: 13h 30m — 6:44 AM–8:14 PM in Cuba Standard Time (6:44 AM–8:14 PM in Eastern Time). Both locations are in daylight during this window.
Cities in these zones
Cities in Cuba Standard Time
Cities in Eastern Time
Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.
Airports in these zones
Airports in Cuba Standard Time
- HAV
Airports in Eastern Time
- EWR
- HPN
- JFK
- LGA
- TEB
- ILG
- PHL
- TTN
- CLT
- USA
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am CST-CUBA in EST?
- 9:00 am CST-CUBA is 9:00 am EST.
- What is 12:00 pm CST-CUBA in EST?
- 12:00 pm CST-CUBA is 12:00 pm EST.
- What is 12:30 pm CST-CUBA in EST?
- 12:30 pm CST-CUBA is 12:30 pm EST.
- What is 2:00 pm CST-CUBA in EST?
- 2:00 pm CST-CUBA is 2:00 pm EST.
- What is 5:00 pm CST-CUBA in EST?
- 5:00 pm CST-CUBA is 5:00 pm EST.
- What is 11:30 pm CST-CUBA in EST?
- 11:30 pm CST-CUBA is 11:30 pm EST.