CET to HST Time Converter

Convert Central European Time (CET) to Hawaii Standard Time (HST). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 12 hours behind.

Paris · Central European Time
12:15:00
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GMT+2 · UTC+02:00
Honolulu · Hawaii Standard Time
00:15:00
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
HST · UTC-10:00

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From: CET (Paris)
To: HST (Honolulu)
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Daylight Saving status right now

CET (Central European Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-10-25
Offset shift
UTC+02:00 → UTC+01:00
HST (Hawaii Standard Time)
Observes DST
No

Heads up: CET observes DST while HST does not. The 12-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when CET starts or ends DST.

When can CET and HST meet?

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HST
Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in Paris (CET). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
No business-hours overlap exists between CET and HST.
The two zones are too far apart for synchronous meetings during normal working hours. Plan async or schedule outside 9-5 on at least one side.

Hour-by-hour CET to HST conversion table

CET time (Paris)HST time (Honolulu)Status
00:00 Wed12:00 TueHST working
01:00 Wed13:00 TueHST working
02:00 Wed14:00 TueHST working
03:00 Wed15:00 TueHST working
04:00 Wed16:00 TueHST working
05:00 Wed17:00 TueOff-hours both sides
06:00 Wed18:00 TueOff-hours both sides
07:00 Wed19:00 TueOff-hours both sides
08:00 Wed20:00 TueOff-hours both sides
09:00 Wed21:00 TueCET working
10:00 Wed22:00 TueCET working
11:00 Wed23:00 TueCET working
12:00 Wed00:00 WedCET working
13:00 Wed01:00 WedCET working
14:00 Wed02:00 WedCET working
15:00 Wed03:00 WedCET working
16:00 Wed04:00 WedCET working
17:00 Wed05:00 WedOff-hours both sides
18:00 Wed06:00 WedOff-hours both sides
19:00 Wed07:00 WedOff-hours both sides
20:00 Wed08:00 WedOff-hours both sides
21:00 Wed09:00 WedHST working
22:00 Wed10:00 WedHST working
23:00 Wed11:00 WedHST working

Times computed for today in each zone using the IANA time zone database. The conversion accounts for daylight saving time wherever applicable.

About these time zones

Central European Time (CET)
IANA identifier
Europe/Paris
Current UTC offset
UTC+02:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+2
Major cities in this zone
ParisLyonMarseille
Hawaii Standard Time (HST)
IANA identifier
Pacific/Honolulu
Current UTC offset
UTC-10:00
Current abbreviation
HST
Major cities in this zone
Honolulu

Sun today in Paris and Honolulu

Paris
Sunrise
06:13
Sunset
21:23
Solar noon
13:48
Daylight
15h 10m
Honolulu
Sunrise
05:55
Sunset
19:02
Solar noon
12:29
Daylight
13h 6m

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Looking for local time? See time in Paris or time in Honolulu.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between CET and HST right now?+
HST (Hawaii Standard Time) is currently 12 hours behind CET (Central European Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does CET or HST observe daylight saving time?+
CET: observes daylight saving time. HST: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between CET and HST?+
CET and HST have no business-hour overlap, even at the edges of a typical workday. Async collaboration or non-9-5 scheduling is the practical choice.
What time is it in Honolulu when it is 12:00 noon in Paris?+
When it is 12:00 Wed in Paris (CET), it is 00:00 Wed in Honolulu (HST).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for CET and HST?+
CET maps to "Europe/Paris" in the IANA database. HST maps to "Pacific/Honolulu". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Paris ahead of or behind Honolulu?+
Whether Paris (CET) is ahead of or behind Honolulu (HST) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now HST is 12 hours behind CET. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for CET and HST?+
CET is UTC+02:00 (GMT+2) and HST is UTC-10:00 (HST). Both offsets shift by one hour when the corresponding region enters or exits daylight saving time, so the live values on this page are the source of truth.
Can I schedule meetings during business hours for both CET and HST?+
No standard business-hours overlap exists between CET and HST. Plan asynchronous work or schedule outside 9-5 on at least one side.