Visiting Cuba

(Last updated: 4 June 2008)

Climate

For weather details in Cuba, please visit the World Meteorological Organization.

Security and health

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) provides advice for business travellers and tourists going to Cuba. This is regularly updated, and should be checked before planning travel.

Time zones and time differences

Cuba is 13 hours behind Australian Eastern Standard Time.

To find out the current time in Havana, view the World Clock.

Dialling codes

Cuba's country code is 53.

For calls to Cuba from Australia dial: 0011 + 53 + area code + telephone number.

For calls from Cuba to Australia 119 + 61 + area code + telephone number.

For further information (eg. area codes) please visit the White Pages - international dialling codes. 

Public holidays

January 1 – Liberation Day
January 2 – Victory of Armed Forces
May 1 – Labour Day
May 20 – Independence Day
July 25-27 – Days of Rebelliousness
October 10 – Anniversary of the beginning of the War of Independence in 1868
December 25 – Christmas Day

Currency

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The official currency is the Cuban Peso.

Electricity and water

Cuba's electricity supply is 110-220 volts (domestic is 110 volts), 3 phase AC, 60 cycles.