Time difference between Hawaii and United States: 6 hours
Hawaii is 6 hours behind United States
Difference by time zone
This country spans multiple time zones, so the summary above uses the main zone. The table below shows the difference for each zone.
| Hawaii — Time zone | United States — Time zone | Difference vs United States |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | Eastern Time (New York) | −6 hours |
| Hawaii | Central Time (Chicago) | −5 hours |
| Hawaii | Mountain Time (Denver) | −4 hours |
| Hawaii | Pacific Time (Los Angeles) | −3 hours |
| Hawaii | Alaska Time | −2 hours |
| Hawaii | Hawaii Time | ±0 |
Best time for a call or meeting
Hawaii 09:00–12:00 = United States 15:00–18:00
Both cities are within business hours (9:00–18:00).
Convert a specific time
Hour-by-hour conversion
| Hawaii | United States |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | 06:00 |
| 01:00 | 07:00 |
| 02:00 | 08:00 |
| 03:00 | 09:00 |
| 04:00 | 10:00 |
| 05:00 | 11:00 |
| 06:00 | 12:00 |
| 07:00 | 13:00 |
| 08:00 | 14:00 |
| 09:00 | 15:00 |
| 10:00 | 16:00 |
| 11:00 | 17:00 |
| 12:00 | 18:00 |
| 13:00 | 19:00 |
| 14:00 | 20:00 |
| 15:00 | 21:00 |
| 16:00 | 22:00 |
| 17:00 | 23:00 |
| 18:00 | 00:00 |
| 19:00 | 01:00 |
| 20:00 | 02:00 |
| 21:00 | 03:00 |
| 22:00 | 04:00 |
| 23:00 | 05:00 |
Daylight saving time can change the difference by season. Shown values reflect the current offset.
Frequently asked questions
How many hours is the time difference between Hawaii and United States?
Hawaii is 6 hours behind United States. When it is 12:00 noon in Hawaii, it is 18:00 in United States.
Does daylight saving time affect the difference?
Yes. One or both places observe daylight saving time, so the difference changes with the season. This page shows the current difference.
What is the best time for a call or meeting?
Hawaii 09:00–12:00 = United States 15:00–18:00. Both cities are within business hours (9:00–18:00).
How many time zones does United States have?
This page covers 6 time zones in United States, using Eastern Time (New York) as the reference. See the table above for each zone.