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Time Difference: Havana to Singapore

🇨🇺HavanaUTC-5
vs
🇸🇬SingaporeUTC+8
🇨🇺
Havana, Cuba
Wed, Jun 3
🇸🇬
Singapore, Singapore
Wed, Jun 3

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Time Difference
12 hours
Singapore is 12 hours ahead of Havana

Havana vs Singapore timezone guide

Havana (Cuba) uses the America/Havana timezone at UTC-5, while Singapore (Singapore) uses Asia/Singapore at UTC+8. This means Singapore 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 Singapore

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Havana and Singapore 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

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

Havana observes daylight saving time, but Singapore 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 Singapore
  • Mar 8 Nov 1Havana is 12 hours behind Singapore
  • Nov 1 Dec 31Havana is 13 hours behind Singapore

Distance between Havana and Singapore

Great-circle distance
17,213 km
Direct flight time
~21h 15m

Havana and Singapore are 17,213 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~21h 15m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Havana and Singapore?
The current time difference is 12 hours. Havana is currently 12 hours behind Singapore.
Is Havana ahead of Singapore?
No. Havana is currently 12 hours behind Singapore.
What time is it in Singapore when it's 9 AM in Havana?
When it's 9 AM in Havana, it's 9pm in Singapore.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Havana and Singapore?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Havana and Singapore 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 Singapore observe daylight saving time?
Havana observes daylight saving time, but Singapore does not — the difference between the two cities changes by one hour around the DST transition dates.
How far apart are Havana and Singapore?
Havana and Singapore are 17,213 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 21 hours 15 minutes.