Time Difference: Havana to New York
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Havana vs New York timezone guide
Havana (Cuba) uses the America/Havana timezone at UTC-5, while New York (US) uses America/New_York at UTC-5. Both cities share the same standard UTC offset, though daylight saving rules may cause a temporary difference during parts of the year.
Best meeting times between Havana and New York
Standard 9-to-5 working hours overlap by 8 hours per day. The shared window is 9am–5pm in Havana, which is 9am–5pm in New York. Schedule recurring meetings inside that window and both teams stay inside standard working hours.
Hour-by-hour planner
| Havana | New York | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 6am | 6am | Havana early, New York early |
| 7am | 7am | Havana early, New York early |
| 8am | 8am | Havana early, New York early |
| 9am | 9am | Both at work — ideal meeting time |
| 10am | 10am | Both at work — ideal meeting time |
| 11am | 11am | Both at work — ideal meeting time |
| 12pm | 12pm | Both at work — ideal meeting time |
| 1pm | 1pm | Both at work — ideal meeting time |
| 2pm | 2pm | Both at work — ideal meeting time |
| 3pm | 3pm | Both at work — ideal meeting time |
| 4pm | 4pm | Both at work — ideal meeting time |
| 5pm | 5pm | Havana evening, New York evening |
| 6pm | 6pm | Havana evening, New York evening |
| 7pm | 7pm | Havana evening, New York evening |
| 8pm | 8pm | Havana evening, New York evening |
| 9pm | 9pm | Havana evening, New York evening |
| 10pm | 10pm | Havana late evening, New York late evening |
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 New York
Both Havana and New York observe daylight saving time on the same dates in 2026, so they spring forward and fall back together. The difference between them stays at the same time year-round.
Distance between Havana and New York
Havana and New York are 2,107 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~3h 29m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.