Current time in Honolulu, Hawaii

Honolulu follows Hawaii–Aleutian Standard Time (HST), which is UTC −10:00. Hawaii does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the time stays the same year-round.

Quick facts:

• Time zone: HST (UTC −10:00)
• Daylight Saving: Not observed
• Country: United States (Hawaii)
• IANA time zone: Pacific/Honolulu

Time difference from Honolulu:

Honolulu ↔ Sydney: Sydney is usually 20–21 hours ahead depending on Daylight Saving Time.

Honolulu ↔ Los Angeles: LA is +2 or +3 hours ahead (depends on DST)

Honolulu ↔ New York: NY is +5 or +6 hours ahead (depends on DST)

Honolulu ↔ Tokyo: Tokyo is +19 hours ahead

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Honolulu use Daylight Saving Time?
No. Hawaii stays on HST all year.

What time zone is Honolulu in?
Hawaii–Aleutian Standard Time (HST), UTC −10:00.

Is Honolulu the same time as Los Angeles?
No. Los Angeles is usually 2–3 hours ahead depending on DST.