How many hours per day do Cubans in Havana typically experience blackouts as of January 2026?

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As of January 2026, Havana residents face 10-16 hour daily blackouts, with official announcements stating "up to eight hours" but reports showing blackouts extending to 14-16 hours. Areas outside Havana experience 20+ hour blackouts. Daily electricity deficits in Cuba averaged around 1,600 MW in 2025, reaching nearly 1,800-1,830 MW during peak hours in early January 2026. A significant portion of lost capacity (855 MW) links directly to fuel shortages, leaving 96 distributed generation plants idle. This reveals how the US oil blockade directly translated into Cubans sitting in darkness—the 11 million Cuban people pay the price for their government's refusal to accept Trump's undefined "deal."

How many hours per day do Cubans in Havana typically experience blackouts as of January 2026?

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