Cuba and the U.S. return to standard time

Starting early Sunday morning, November 3, Cuba and the United States will return to standard or winter time.

In Cuba, the change will take place at 1:00 a.m., when clocks will be set back by one hour. Meanwhile, daylight saving time in the United States ends at 2 a.m. local time.

This change, which is being implemented in several countries in the Northern Hemisphere, will allow for better use of natural light during the mornings, although the afternoons will get darker earlier, explained the broadcaster Radio Reloj.

The Electric Union of Cuba (UNE) reported that with the change in daylight saving time, which has been in effect since March, the use of artificial lighting has been adjusted. They urged the public to use energy wisely in homes and workplaces.

On social media, the UNE warned that the change will increase electricity consumption during the nighttime "peak," a concern amid the energy crisis affecting the country.

The time change in Cuba has been practiced regularly since 1963, in order to reduce fuel consumption and improve energy efficiency, although for many Cubans it also entails an adjustment in their daily rhythm.

The next adjustment to daylight saving time is scheduled for March 2025, provided that the current energy supply conditions on the island remain unchanged.