Three numbers. The ones that decide the meeting.
When the world meets at work.
Read the day in both zones.
Crossing the border. Money, language, plugs.
Money changes hands at the border: La Habana uses the CUC ($) and Tbilisi uses the GEL (₾). Language shifts too — Spanish in La Habana, Georgian in Tbilisi. Cars drive on the right in both, so rentals feel familiar.
- Country
- Cuba
- Capital
- Havana
- Currency
- Cuban convertible peso (CUC · $)
- Language
- Spanish
- Calling code
- +53
- Drives on
- Right
- Country
- Georgia
- Capital
- Tbilisi
- Currency
- lari (GEL · ₾)
- Language
- Georgian
- Calling code
- +995
- Drives on
- Right
Quick answers. Before you book the call.
What's the time difference between La Habana and Tbilisi?
La Habana is 8 hours ahead of Tbilisi. La Habana runs on GMT-4 and Tbilisi on GMT+4. The gap can shift by an hour when either side enters or leaves daylight saving — the live clocks above always reflect the current offset.
When's the best time to schedule a meeting?
Standard 09:00–17:00 workdays don't intersect. Most teams compromise with one side meeting early (before 09:00) or late (after 17:00).
Does daylight saving time change the difference?
Yes, if either city observes DST. When one side shifts and the other doesn't, the gap changes by one hour. The DST badges under each clock show whether each zone is currently shifted and when the next transition lands.
How far is La Habana from Tbilisi?
About 10,991 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 13h 26m, not counting airport time, winds, or routing around restricted airspace.
Can I send this meeting time as a calendar invite?
Yes. Pick a time on the slider above, open the meeting card, customize the title and duration, then download the .ics file. It imports cleanly into Google Calendar, Outlook, and Apple Calendar with the correct timezone attached.
What currency do La Habana and Tbilisi use?
La Habana uses the Cuban convertible peso (CUC, $); Tbilisi uses the lari (GEL, ₾). Check the live rate before transferring money or paying with a card abroad — most banks add a 1–3 % FX margin on top of the mid-market rate.
How do I call La Habana from Tbilisi?
Dial the international prefix used by your carrier (often 00), then +53, then the local number — drop any leading zero of the city or mobile code. For free calls, WhatsApp, Signal, and FaceTime work over Wi-Fi regardless of country code.
What language is spoken in La Habana and Tbilisi?
La Habana primarily speaks Spanish; Tbilisi speaks Georgian. English is widely used in business contexts in major cities of both, but written contracts may need translation.
Do La Habana and Tbilisi drive on the same side of the road?
Yes — both drive on the right. Rental cars feel identical between the two.