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Time Difference: Havana to Tokyo

🇨🇺HavanaUTC-5
vs
🇯🇵TokyoUTC+9
🇨🇺
Havana, Cuba
Wed, Jun 3
🇯🇵
Tokyo, Japan
Wed, Jun 3

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Time Difference
13 hours
Tokyo is 13 hours ahead of Havana

Havana vs Tokyo timezone guide

Havana (Cuba) uses the America/Havana timezone at UTC-5, while Tokyo (Japan) uses Asia/Tokyo at UTC+9. This means Tokyo is 14 hours ahead of Havana (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Havana and Tokyo

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

HavanaTokyoStatus
6am7pmHavana early, Tokyo evening
7am8pmHavana early, Tokyo evening
8am9pmHavana early, Tokyo evening
9am10pmHavana working hours, Tokyo late evening
10am11pmHavana working hours, Tokyo late evening
11am12amHavana working hours, Tokyo asleep
12pm1amHavana working hours, Tokyo asleep
1pm2amHavana working hours, Tokyo asleep
2pm3amHavana working hours, Tokyo asleep
3pm4amHavana working hours, Tokyo asleep
4pm5amHavana working hours, Tokyo asleep
5pm6amHavana evening, Tokyo early
6pm7amHavana evening, Tokyo early
7pm8amHavana evening, Tokyo early
8pm9amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9pm10amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10pm11amHavana late evening, Tokyo 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 Tokyo

Havana observes daylight saving time, but Tokyo 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 14 hours behind Tokyo
  • Mar 8 Nov 1Havana is 13 hours behind Tokyo
  • Nov 1 Dec 31Havana is 14 hours behind Tokyo

Distance between Havana and Tokyo

Great-circle distance
12,124 km
Direct flight time
~15h 16m

Havana and Tokyo are 12,124 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~15h 16m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Havana and Tokyo?
The current time difference is 13 hours. Havana is currently 13 hours behind Tokyo.
Is Havana ahead of Tokyo?
No. Havana is currently 13 hours behind Tokyo.
What time is it in Tokyo when it's 9 AM in Havana?
When it's 9 AM in Havana, it's 10pm in Tokyo.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Havana and Tokyo?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Havana and Tokyo 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 Tokyo observe daylight saving time?
Havana observes daylight saving time, but Tokyo does not — the difference between the two cities changes by one hour around the DST transition dates.
How far apart are Havana and Tokyo?
Havana and Tokyo are 12,124 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 15 hours 16 minutes.