Current Time in CST
About CST
The standard time observed in Cuba. During daylight saving, Cuba switches to Cuba Daylight Time (CDT, UTC-04:00). Its usage aligns with the winter months in the Northern Hemisphere.
UTC</a> Offset: -05:00
Current time shown is based on the representative IANA zone: America/Havana
Cuba Standard Time (CST) is a time zone at UTC offset -05:00. As of Thursday, August 6, 2026, 3:09:00 AM Coordinated Universal Time, the current time in CST is 23:09:00. It groups 2 IANA time zones, including America/Havana and Cuba, which all share this offset. CST is observed in countries such as Cuba.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current time in CST?
As of Thursday, August 6, 2026, 3:09:00 AM Coordinated Universal Time, the current time in CST (Cuba Standard Time) is 23:09:00.
What is the UTC offset of CST?
CST corresponds to UTC-05:00. Add this offset to UTC to get the local time.
Which IANA time zones use CST?
CST covers 2 IANA time zones, including America/Havana and Cuba.
Which countries observe CST?
CST is used in countries such as Cuba.