Offset
The time difference between Moscow Time and Cuba Standard Time is 7 hours.
Moscow Time (MSK) is ahead of Cuba Standard Time (CDT).
MSK: UTC+3
CDT: UTC-4
Cuba Standard Time is currently observing daylight saving time; Moscow Time is not.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 4 PM–5 PM in Moscow Time (9 AM–10 AM in Cuba Standard Time).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 4:00 PM Moscow Time (9:00 AM 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.
Russia
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- New Year holidayFri, Jan 2
- New Year holidaySat, Jan 3
- New Year holidaySun, Jan 4
- New Year holidayMon, Jan 5
- New Year holidayTue, Jan 6
- Christmas Day (Orthodox)Wed, Jan 7
- Defender of the Fatherland DayMon, Feb 23
- International Women's DaySun, Mar 8
- Labour DayFri, May 1
- Victory DaySat, May 9
- Russia DayFri, Jun 12
- Unity DayWed, Nov 4
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
Moscow Time is also known as MSK. To call Russia, dial +7.
Cuba Standard Time is also known as CST, or CDT. To call Cuba, dial +53.
Cuba Standard Time is approximately 5,950 miles northwest of Moscow Time.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| MSK | CST-CUBA | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 5:00 pm | -1 day |
| 1:00 am | 6:00 pm | -1 day |
| 2:00 am | 7:00 pm | -1 day |
| 3:00 am | 8:00 pm | -1 day |
| 4:00 am | 9:00 pm | -1 day |
| 5:00 am | 10:00 pm | -1 day |
| 6:00 am | 11:00 pm | -1 day |
| 7:00 am | 12:00 am | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 1:00 am | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 2:00 am | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 3:00 am | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 4:00 am | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 5:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 6:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 10:00 am | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 11:00 am | Same day |
| 7:00 pm | 12:00 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 pm | 1:00 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 pm | 2:00 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 pm | 3:00 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 pm | 4:00 pm | Same day |
Daylight saving time
Cuba Standard Time observes daylight saving time; Moscow 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
- Sunrise
- 3:51 AM
- Sunset
- 9:07 PM
- Day length
- 17h 17m
- Sunrise
- 6:44 AM
- Sunset
- 8:14 PM
- Day length
- 13h 30m
Daylight overlap: 7h 23m — 1:44 PM–9:07 PM in Moscow Time (6:44 AM–2:07 PM in Cuba Standard Time). Both locations are in daylight during this window.
Cities in these zones
Cities in Moscow Time
Cities in Cuba Standard Time
Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.
Airports in these zones
Airports in Moscow Time
- DME
- SVO
- VKO
- ZIA
- LED
- GOJ
Airports in Cuba Standard Time
- HAV
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am MSK in CST-CUBA?
- 9:00 am MSK is 2:00 am CST-CUBA.
- What is 12:00 pm MSK in CST-CUBA?
- 12:00 pm MSK is 5:00 am CST-CUBA.
- What is 12:30 pm MSK in CST-CUBA?
- 12:30 pm MSK is 5:30 am CST-CUBA.
- What is 2:00 pm MSK in CST-CUBA?
- 2:00 pm MSK is 7:00 am CST-CUBA.
- What is 5:00 pm MSK in CST-CUBA?
- 5:00 pm MSK is 10:00 am CST-CUBA.
- What is 11:30 pm MSK in CST-CUBA?
- 11:30 pm MSK is 4:30 pm CST-CUBA.