Current time in Hawaii
Hawaii Standard Time UTC−10 · no DST
Hawaii's time zone
All the Hawaiian islands share Hawaii Standard Time (HST, UTC−10) every day of the year. Hawaii declined daylight saving when the Uniform Time Act took effect in 1967, so its clocks never move.
Because the mainland does change clocks, Hawaii's gap drifts with the seasons: 5 hours behind New York and 2 behind Los Angeles in winter, stretching to 6 and 3 in summer. At roughly 19–22° N latitude, day length in Honolulu only swings from about 11 hours in December to 13½ in June, so shifting clocks would gain little evening light.
| Standard time | HST, UTC−10 (all year) |
|---|---|
| Daylight time | Not observed |
| IANA zone | Pacific/Honolulu |
| vs New York | +5 / +6 h |
| vs Los Angeles | +2 / +3 h |
| vs Anchorage | +1 / +2 h |
Time in Hawaii cities
Live clocks with local sunrise and sunset on each page below.
Frequently asked questions
Are all the Hawaiian islands on the same time?
Yes — Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Lanai, Maui, and the Big Island all keep HST, with no change anywhere in the state.
How far behind the mainland is Hawaii?
2 hours behind Los Angeles and 5 behind New York in winter; 3 and 6 hours in summer, when the mainland springs forward. Charts: HST to PST and HST to EST.
Does Hawaii observe daylight saving time?
No. Hawaii opted out in 1967 and has stayed on standard time year-round ever since. See who else skips DST on the DST page.