Offset
The time difference between Havana and Los Angeles is 3 hours.
Havana (CDT) is ahead of Los Angeles (PDT).
CDT: UTC-4
PDT: UTC-7
Both zones are currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 12 PM–5 PM in Havana (9 AM–2 PM in Los Angeles).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 2:00 PM Havana (11:00 AM Los Angeles).
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
Havana uses Cuba Standard Time (CST, or CDT). To call Cuba, dial +53.
Los Angeles uses Pacific Time (PST, or PDT). To call United States, dial +1.
Los Angeles is approximately 2,300 miles northwest of Havana.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| Havana | Los Angeles | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 9:00 pm | -1 day |
| 1:00 am | 10:00 pm | -1 day |
| 2:00 am | 11:00 pm | -1 day |
| 3:00 am | 12:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 am | 1:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 am | 2:00 am | Same day |
| 6:00 am | 3:00 am | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 4:00 am | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 5:00 am | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 6:00 am | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 10:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 11:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 12:00 pm | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 1:00 pm | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 2:00 pm | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 3:00 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 pm | 4:00 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 pm | 5:00 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 pm | 6:00 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 pm | 7:00 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 pm | 8:00 pm | Same day |
Daylight saving time
Both Havana and Los Angeles 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
- 8:15 PM
- Day length
- 13h 31m
- Sunrise
- 5:42 AM
- Sunset
- 8:03 PM
- Day length
- 14h 21m
Daylight overlap: 11h 32m — 8:42 AM–8:15 PM in Havana (5:42 AM–5:15 PM in Los Angeles). Both locations are in daylight during this window.
Cities in these zones
Other cities in Pacific Time
Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.
Airports in these zones
Airports in Cuba Standard Time
- HAV
Airports in Pacific Time
- BUR
- HHR
- LAX
- LGB
- SNA
- CLD
- SAN
- TIJ
- OAK
- SFO
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am Havana in Los Angeles?
- 9:00 am Havana is 6:00 am Los Angeles.
- What is 12:00 pm Havana in Los Angeles?
- 12:00 pm Havana is 9:00 am Los Angeles.
- What is 12:30 pm Havana in Los Angeles?
- 12:30 pm Havana is 9:30 am Los Angeles.
- What is 2:00 pm Havana in Los Angeles?
- 2:00 pm Havana is 11:00 am Los Angeles.
- What is 5:00 pm Havana in Los Angeles?
- 5:00 pm Havana is 2:00 pm Los Angeles.
- What is 11:30 pm Havana in Los Angeles?
- 11:30 pm Havana is 8:30 pm Los Angeles.