Time Difference Between Tokyo and Havana

The time difference between Tokyo and Havana is 13 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in Tokyo, it is 23:00 in Havana. Tokyo uses the Asia/Tokyo time zone (UTC+9), while Havana uses America/Havana (UTC-4).

Havana is 13 hours behind Tokyo — 13 hours
Tokyo, Japan
06:00:04
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+9 · JST
Havana, Cuba
17:00:04
Thursday, March 26, 2026
UTC-4 · CDT (DST)

Time Zone Details: Tokyo vs Havana

Detail Tokyo Havana
Time Zone IDAsia/TokyoAmerica/Havana
UTC OffsetUTC+9UTC-4
AbbreviationJSTCDT
DST ActiveNoYes — currently observing
CountryJapanCuba
RegionAsiaNorth America

Best Time to Schedule a Call

With a 13 hours gap, there is no standard business-hours overlap between Tokyo and Havana. One party will need to adjust their schedule. Early mornings in Tokyo or late evenings in Havana tend to be the most practical compromise.

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

Use this table to quickly convert any hour from Tokyo time to Havana time. Rows highlighted in green indicate overlapping business hours in both cities.

Tokyo Havana
00:00 11:00 (-1 day) Night
01:00 12:00 (-1 day) Night
02:00 13:00 (-1 day) Night
03:00 14:00 (-1 day) Night
04:00 15:00 (-1 day) Night
05:00 16:00 (-1 day) Night
06:00 17:00 (-1 day)
07:00 18:00 (-1 day)
08:00 19:00 (-1 day)
09:00 20:00 (-1 day)
10:00 21:00 (-1 day)
11:00 22:00 (-1 day)
12:00 23:00 (-1 day)
13:00 00:00
14:00 01:00
15:00 02:00
16:00 03:00
17:00 04:00
18:00 05:00
19:00 06:00
20:00 07:00
21:00 08:00
22:00 09:00 Night
23:00 10:00 Night

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Havana is currently observing daylight saving time, while Tokyo is on standard time. When Havana switches back to standard time, the difference between these two cities will shift by 1 hour.

Practical Tips for Tokyo–Havana Scheduling

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Tokyo and Havana?

The time difference is 13 hours. Havana is 13 hours behind Tokyo.

Does the time difference change during the year?

Yes. One of these cities observes DST while the other does not, so the difference shifts by 1 hour when DST begins or ends.

When is the best time to call from Tokyo to Havana?

There is no ideal window during standard business hours. Consider scheduling at the edges — early morning for the city that is ahead and late afternoon for the city that is behind.

How do I convert Tokyo time to Havana time?

Subtract 13 hours from Tokyo time to get Havana time. Use the hour-by-hour table above for a quick reference.

Related Pages

For sunrise and sunset data, visit TheSunsetTimes.com. For detailed DST schedules, see DaylightSavingTime.info.