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HST Time Zone • Hawaii Time

Current Time in Hawaii Time (HST)

20:53:37
Tue, Aug 25, 2026 • UTC-10 / Pacific/Honolulu • Standard Time Year-Round (No DST)
Eastern Time (ET) • Central Time (CT) • Mountain Time (MT) • Pacific Time (PT) • Alaska Time (AKT) • Hawaii Time (HST)

Hawaii Time Now

Check the current Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time (HST) in the United States with our live clock. Hawaii Time is used in the state of Hawaii and the westernmost Aleutian Islands of Alaska.

Hawaii Time remains on Hawaii Standard Time (HST) year-round and does not observe daylight saving time.

Hawaii Time UTC Offset

  • HST: UTC−10

Because Hawaii does not observe daylight saving time, its time offset from other US zones changes twice a year when they switch to daylight saving time.

Major Cities in Hawaii Time

Some of the largest cities and communities using Hawaii Time include:

  • Honolulu, Oahu
  • Hilo, Hawaii
  • Kahului, Maui
  • Lihue, Kauai
  • Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
  • Kaneohe, Oahu

States in the Hawaii Time Zone

The Hawaii Time Zone covers the Hawaiian archipelago.

States Entirely in Hawaii Time

Hawaii is the only state entirely within the Hawaii-Aleutian Time Zone.

Other Territories in Hawaii Time

The westernmost portion of Alaska's Aleutian Islands also observes Hawaii-Aleutian Time, but they observe daylight saving time, whereas Hawaii remains on standard time year-round.

Hawaii Time Compared to Other US Time Zones

Because Hawaii does not use daylight saving time, the time difference varies:

  • During standard time (winter): Hawaii is 2 hours behind Pacific, 3 behind Mountain, 4 behind Central, and 5 behind Eastern.
  • During daylight saving time (summer): Hawaii is 3 hours behind Pacific, 4 behind Mountain, 5 behind Central, and 6 behind Eastern.

Does Hawaii Use Daylight Saving Time?

No, the state of Hawaii does not observe daylight saving time. It observes Hawaii Standard Time (HST) year-round.

Got Questions?

Frequently Asked Questions

What time is it in Hawaii right now?

The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Hawaii.

Does Hawaii change clocks for daylight saving time?

No, Hawaii does not observe daylight saving time. Clocks remain on Hawaii Standard Time (HST) all year.

What is Hawaii Time in UTC?

Hawaii Standard Time is UTC−10.

How many hours behind is Hawaii from Pacific Time?

Hawaii is two hours behind Pacific Time during winter (standard time) and three hours behind Pacific Time during summer (daylight saving time).

Is Honolulu in Hawaii Time?

Yes, Honolulu, the capital of Hawaii, observes Hawaii Standard Time (HST) year-round.