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Time Difference: Havana to Sydney

🇨🇺HavanaUTC-5
vs
🇦🇺SydneyUTC+10
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Havana, Cuba
Wed, Jun 3
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Sydney, Australia
Wed, Jun 3

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Time Difference
14 hours
Sydney is 14 hours ahead of Havana
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Havana vs Sydney timezone guide

Havana (Cuba) uses the America/Havana timezone at UTC-5, while Sydney (Australia) uses Australia/Sydney at UTC+10. This means Sydney is 15 hours ahead of Havana (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Havana and Sydney

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

HavanaSydneyStatus
6am8pmHavana early, Sydney evening
7am9pmHavana early, Sydney evening
8am10pmHavana early, Sydney late evening
9am11pmHavana working hours, Sydney late evening
10am12amHavana working hours, Sydney asleep
11am1amHavana working hours, Sydney asleep
12pm2amHavana working hours, Sydney asleep
1pm3amHavana working hours, Sydney asleep
2pm4amHavana working hours, Sydney asleep
3pm5amHavana working hours, Sydney asleep
4pm6amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
5pm7amHavana evening, Sydney early
6pm8amHavana evening, Sydney early
7pm9amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
8pm10amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9pm11amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10pm12pmHavana late evening, Sydney 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 Sydney

Both cities observe daylight saving time, but on different schedules. This creates short windows each year where the usual difference of 14 hours behind temporarily shifts.

  • Dec 31 → Mar 8Difference temporarily 16 hours behind.
  • Mar 8 → Apr 4Difference temporarily 15 hours behind.
  • Oct 3 → Nov 1Difference temporarily 15 hours behind.
  • Nov 1 → Dec 31Difference temporarily 16 hours behind.

Havana transitions on March 8, 2026 and November 1, 2026. Sydney transitions on April 5, 2026 and October 4, 2026.

Distance between Havana and Sydney

Great-circle distance
14,704 km
Direct flight time
~18h 18m

Havana and Sydney are 14,704 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~18h 18m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Havana and Sydney?
The current time difference is 14 hours. Havana is currently 14 hours behind Sydney.
Is Havana ahead of Sydney?
No. Havana is currently 14 hours behind Sydney.
What time is it in Sydney when it's 9 AM in Havana?
When it's 9 AM in Havana, it's 11pm in Sydney.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Havana and Sydney?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Havana and Sydney 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 Sydney observe daylight saving time?
Havana and Sydney both observe daylight saving time, but on different schedules. Short windows each year (a week or two around each set of transitions) produce a temporarily different offset.
How far apart are Havana and Sydney?
Havana and Sydney are 14,704 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 18 hours 18 minutes.