Offset
The time difference between Central Time and Cuba Standard Time is 1 hour.
Central Time (CDT) is behind Cuba Standard Time (CDT).
CDT: UTC-5
CDT: UTC-4
Both zones are currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–4 PM in Central Time (10 AM–5 PM in Cuba Standard Time).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 12:00 PM Central Time (1:00 PM 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.
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
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 Time is also known as CST, or CDT. To call United States, dial +1.
Cuba Standard Time is also known as CST, or CDT. To call Cuba, dial +53.
Cuba Standard Time is approximately 1,350 miles south of Central Time.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| CST | CST-CUBA | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 1:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 am | 2:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 am | 3:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 am | 4:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 am | 5:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 am | 6:00 am | Same day |
| 6:00 am | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 10:00 am | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 11:00 am | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 12:00 pm | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 1:00 pm | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 2:00 pm | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 3:00 pm | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 4:00 pm | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 5:00 pm | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 6:00 pm | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 7:00 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 pm | 8:00 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 pm | 9:00 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 pm | 10:00 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 pm | 11:00 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 pm | 12:00 am | +1 day |
Daylight saving time
Both Central Time and Cuba Standard 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
- 5:18 AM
- Sunset
- 8:22 PM
- Day length
- 15h 4m
- Sunrise
- 6:44 AM
- Sunset
- 8:14 PM
- Day length
- 13h 30m
Cities in these zones
Cities in Central Time
Cities in Cuba Standard Time
Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.
Airports in these zones
Airports in Central Time
- GYY
- MDW
- ORD
- HOU
- IAH
- SAT
- DAL
- DFW
- AUS
- BNA
Airports in Cuba Standard Time
- HAV
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am CST in CST-CUBA?
- 9:00 am CST is 10:00 am CST-CUBA.
- What is 12:00 pm CST in CST-CUBA?
- 12:00 pm CST is 1:00 pm CST-CUBA.
- What is 12:30 pm CST in CST-CUBA?
- 12:30 pm CST is 1:30 pm CST-CUBA.
- What is 2:00 pm CST in CST-CUBA?
- 2:00 pm CST is 3:00 pm CST-CUBA.
- What is 5:00 pm CST in CST-CUBA?
- 5:00 pm CST is 6:00 pm CST-CUBA.
- What is 11:30 pm CST in CST-CUBA?
- 11:30 pm CST is 12:30 am CST-CUBA, the next day.