Current local time in Honolulu
Honolulu, United States, uses the Pacific/Honolulu time zone (Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time). There is no daylight saving: the offset stays UTC−10 all year. Below: the live clock, exact clock-change dates, sunrise and sunset, and the best times to call other cities.
- Time zone
- Hawaii-Aleutian Standard TimeHST
- UTC offset now
- UTC−10
- Daylight saving
- Not observed
- Dialing code
- +1
The time zone, at a glance.
Honolulu follows Pacific/Honolulu. No UTC-offset changes are scheduled during 2026 under the current time zone rules. For an appointment, use the date of the event: another city can change its clocks even when this one does not.
Offsets shown at local noon on the 15th of each month, 2026. Exact transition instants are listed below.
When do the clocks change?
2026
No clock change scheduled in 2026. Honolulu stays on UTC−10 throughout this calendar year.
2027
No clock change scheduled in 2027. Honolulu stays on UTC−10 throughout this calendar year.
Future dates reflect the time zone database available at build time (2026-10-22), not a promise that governments will leave the rules unchanged. See the international clock-change calendar →
How the light changes in Honolulu.
Of these monthly samples, Jun has the most daylight (13h 26m) and Dec the least (10h 51m).
| Date in 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight | UTC offset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15 | 7:11 AM | 6:10 PM | 10h 59m | UTC−10 |
| Feb 15 | 7:01 AM | 6:29 PM | 11h 28m | UTC−10 |
| Mar 15 | 6:39 AM | 6:41 PM | 12h 1m | UTC−10 |
| Apr 15 | 6:12 AM | 6:50 PM | 12h 39m | UTC−10 |
| May 15 | 5:53 AM | 7:02 PM | 13h 10m | UTC−10 |
| Jun 15 | 5:49 AM | 7:14 PM | 13h 26m | UTC−10 |
| Jul 15 | 5:58 AM | 7:16 PM | 13h 18m | UTC−10 |
| Aug 15 | 6:10 AM | 7:01 PM | 12h 51m | UTC−10 |
| Sep 15 | 6:18 AM | 6:34 PM | 12h 16m | UTC−10 |
| Oct 15 | 6:27 AM | 6:06 PM | 11h 39m | UTC−10 |
| Nov 15 | 6:42 AM | 5:49 PM | 11h 7m | UTC−10 |
| Dec 15 | 7:01 AM | 5:52 PM | 10h 51m | UTC−10 |
Local civil times; a jump in sunrise on the clock can reflect daylight saving, not an abrupt change in the Sun’s movement.
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Best times to call from Honolulu
One-hour calls on Thursday, October 22, 2026, preferring 9 am – 5 pm on both sides. Times are Honolulu time unless marked.
| Calling | Difference | Best one-hour window | Fit |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 6 hours ahead | 9:00 AM–11:00 AM (3:00 PM–5:00 PM there) | Working hours for both |
| London | 11 hours ahead | 9:00 AM–10:00 AM (8:00 PM–9:00 PM there) | Early or late for someone |
| Tokyo | 19 hours ahead | 2:00 PM–5:00 PM (9:00 AM–12:00 PM there) | Working hours for both |
| Los Angeles | 3 hours ahead | 9:00 AM–2:00 PM (12:00 PM–5:00 PM there) | Working hours for both |
| Sydney | 21 hours ahead | 12:00 PM–5:00 PM (9:00 AM–2:00 PM there) | Working hours for both |
| Dubai | 14 hours ahead | 7:00 PM–9:00 PM (9:00 AM–11:00 AM there) | Early or late for someone |
Calculated for the date above; differences can change around clock-change dates. Public holidays and personal schedules are not included.
Upcoming public holidays
National holidays in the United States, when offices and banks are often closed. Regional holidays are not listed.
- Wed, Nov 11, 2026 · Veterans Day
- Thu, Nov 26, 2026 · Thanksgiving Day
- Fri, Dec 25, 2026 · Christmas Day
- Fri, Jan 1, 2027 · New Year's Day
- Mon, Jan 18, 2027 · Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- Mon, Feb 15, 2027 · Washington's Birthday
Airports serving Honolulu
Flight times are published in each airport’s local time. Airports with scheduled service within 80 km; straight-line distance from the city center.
- HNL Daniel K. Inouye International Airport · 7 km
Places that share Honolulu’s clock
These places use the same Pacific/Honolulu rules, so their time always matches Honolulu, including clock changes.
- Wahiawa · United States of America
- Hilo · United States of America
- Wailuku · United States of America
- Lihue · United States of America
- Kailua-Kona · United States of America
Also on UTC−10 today
Countries with places on the same offset on 2026-10-22. Their clocks match Honolulu today but may differ after a clock change.
- French Polynesia
- Cook Islands
Questions about time in Honolulu
What time zone is Honolulu in?
Honolulu uses the IANA time zone Pacific/Honolulu, known as Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time. Its offset is UTC−10 all year.
Does Honolulu observe daylight saving time?
No. Honolulu keeps UTC−10 all year.
What is the time difference between Honolulu and other major cities?
On Thursday, October 22, 2026: New York is 6 hours ahead of Honolulu; London is 11 hours ahead of Honolulu; Tokyo is 19 hours ahead of Honolulu; Los Angeles is 3 hours ahead of Honolulu; Sydney is 21 hours ahead of Honolulu; Dubai is 14 hours ahead of Honolulu.
How do I call Honolulu from abroad?
Dial your international access code (or + on a mobile), then +1, then the local number without its leading trunk zero where one is used. Check the best calling windows above before you dial.
What these numbers can—and cannot—tell you.
The live clock converts your device’s time with your browser’s IANA-based time zone data. It does not independently synchronize your clock. The solar calculations use SunCalc with representative city-center coordinates; civil sunrise and sunset are approximate horizon events, not weather forecasts.
Our date-aware calculations are more useful than treating Honolulu as a permanently fixed abbreviation. For calendar software, use Pacific/Honolulu. For a one-off invitation, include the full date and a shared conversion link. Read the methodology and data limitations.