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Time Difference: Dubai to Havana

🇦🇪DubaiUTC+4
vs
🇨🇺HavanaUTC-5
🇦🇪
Dubai, UAE
Wed, Jun 3
🇨🇺
Havana, Cuba
Wed, Jun 3

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Time Difference
8 hours
Havana is 8 hours behind Dubai
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Dubai vs Havana timezone guide

Dubai (UAE) uses the Asia/Dubai timezone at UTC+4, while Havana (Cuba) uses America/Havana at UTC-5. This means Havana is 9 hours behind Dubai (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Dubai and Havana

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Dubai and Havana do not overlap. To meet synchronously, one side will need to start early or stay late — see the hour-by-hour planner below for the least disruptive options.

Hour-by-hour planner

DubaiHavanaStatus
6am10pmDubai early, Havana late evening
7am11pmDubai early, Havana late evening
8am12amDubai early, Havana asleep
9am1amDubai working hours, Havana asleep
10am2amDubai working hours, Havana asleep
11am3amDubai working hours, Havana asleep
12pm4amDubai working hours, Havana asleep
1pm5amDubai working hours, Havana asleep
2pm6amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
3pm7amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
4pm8amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
5pm9amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
6pm10amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
7pm11amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
8pm12pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9pm1pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10pm2pmDubai late evening, Havana working hours

Green = standard working hours (9 AM – 5 PM). Amber = early (6–9 AM). Orange = evening (5–10 PM). Grey = asleep or late.

Daylight saving time between Dubai and Havana

Havana observes daylight saving time, but Dubai does not. That means the difference between the two cities changes seasonally — by one hour, around Havana's transition dates.

  • Jan 1 → Mar 8Dubai is 9 hours ahead Havana
  • Mar 8 → Nov 1Dubai is 8 hours ahead Havana
  • Nov 1 → Jan 1Dubai is 9 hours ahead Havana

Distance between Dubai and Havana

Great-circle distance
12,965 km
Direct flight time
~16h 15m

Dubai and Havana are 12,965 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~16h 15m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Dubai and Havana?
The current time difference is 8 hours. Dubai is currently 8 hours ahead of Havana.
Is Dubai ahead of Havana?
Yes. Dubai is currently 8 hours ahead of Havana.
What time is it in Havana when it's 9 AM in Dubai?
When it's 9 AM in Dubai, it's 1am in Havana.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Dubai and Havana?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Dubai and Havana do not overlap. To meet synchronously, one side will need to start before 9 AM or work past 5 PM — see the planner above for the least disruptive options.
Do Dubai and Havana observe daylight saving time?
Havana observes daylight saving time, but Dubai does not — the difference between the two cities changes by one hour around the DST transition dates.
How far apart are Dubai and Havana?
Dubai and Havana are 12,965 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 16 hours 15 minutes.