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Time Difference: Havana to Hong Kong

🇨🇺HavanaUTC-5
vs
🇨🇳Hong KongUTC+8
🇨🇺
Havana, Cuba
Wed, Jun 3
🇨🇳
Hong Kong, China
Wed, Jun 3

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Time Difference
12 hours
Hong Kong is 12 hours ahead of Havana
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Havana vs Hong Kong timezone guide

Havana (Cuba) uses the America/Havana timezone at UTC-5, while Hong Kong (China) uses Asia/Hong_Kong at UTC+8. This means Hong Kong is 13 hours ahead of Havana (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Havana and Hong Kong

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Havana and Hong Kong 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

HavanaHong KongStatus
6am6pmHavana early, Hong Kong evening
7am7pmHavana early, Hong Kong evening
8am8pmHavana early, Hong Kong evening
9am9pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10am10pmHavana working hours, Hong Kong late evening
11am11pmHavana working hours, Hong Kong late evening
12pm12amHavana working hours, Hong Kong asleep
1pm1amHavana working hours, Hong Kong asleep
2pm2amHavana working hours, Hong Kong asleep
3pm3amHavana working hours, Hong Kong asleep
4pm4amHavana working hours, Hong Kong asleep
5pm5amHavana evening, Hong Kong asleep
6pm6amHavana evening, Hong Kong early
7pm7amHavana evening, Hong Kong early
8pm8amHavana evening, Hong Kong early
9pm9amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10pm10amHavana late evening, Hong Kong 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 Havana and Hong Kong

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

  • Dec 31 → Mar 8Havana is 13 hours behind Hong Kong
  • Mar 8 → Nov 1Havana is 12 hours behind Hong Kong
  • Nov 1 → Dec 31Havana is 13 hours behind Hong Kong

Distance between Havana and Hong Kong

Great-circle distance
14,656 km
Direct flight time
~18h 15m

Havana and Hong Kong are 14,656 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~18h 15m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Havana and Hong Kong?
The current time difference is 12 hours. Havana is currently 12 hours behind Hong Kong.
Is Havana ahead of Hong Kong?
No. Havana is currently 12 hours behind Hong Kong.
What time is it in Hong Kong when it's 9 AM in Havana?
When it's 9 AM in Havana, it's 9pm in Hong Kong.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Havana and Hong Kong?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Havana and Hong Kong 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 Havana and Hong Kong observe daylight saving time?
Havana observes daylight saving time, but Hong Kong does not — the difference between the two cities changes by one hour around the DST transition dates.
How far apart are Havana and Hong Kong?
Havana and Hong Kong are 14,656 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 18 hours 15 minutes.