EST to HST Time Converter

Convert Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Hawaii Standard Time (HST). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 6 hours behind.

New York · Eastern Standard Time
17:01:55
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
EDT · UTC-04:00
Honolulu · Hawaii Standard Time
11:01:55
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
HST · UTC-10:00

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From: EST (New York)
To: HST (Honolulu)
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Daylight Saving status right now

EST (Eastern Standard Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-11-01
Offset shift
UTC-04:00 → UTC-05:00
HST (Hawaii Standard Time)
Observes DST
No

Heads up: EST observes DST while HST does not. The 6-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when EST starts or ends DST.

When can EST and HST meet?

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Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in New York (EST). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
2 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 15:00–16:00 EST (09:00–10:00 HST).

Hour-by-hour EST to HST conversion table

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

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

Eastern Standard Time (EST)
IANA identifier
America/New_York
Current UTC offset
UTC-04:00
Current abbreviation
EDT
Major cities in this zone
New YorkMiamiAtlantaBostonPhiladelphia
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 New York and Honolulu

New York
Sunrise
05:42
Sunset
20:05
Solar noon
12:53
Daylight
14h 22m
Honolulu
Sunrise
05:55
Sunset
19:02
Solar noon
12:29
Daylight
13h 7m

Related converters

HST to EST (reverse)EST to PSTEST to GMTEST to UTCEST to CETEST to ISTPST to HSTGMT to HSTUTC to HSTCET to HSTIST to HST
Looking for local time? See time in New York or time in Honolulu.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between EST and HST right now?+
HST (Hawaii Standard Time) is currently 6 hours behind EST (Eastern Standard Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does EST or HST observe daylight saving time?+
EST: observes daylight saving time. HST: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between EST and HST?+
The strongest overlap is 15:00–16:00 EST (09:00–10:00 HST), giving 2 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Honolulu when it is 12:00 noon in New York?+
When it is 12:00 Wed in New York (EST), it is 06:00 Wed in Honolulu (HST).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for EST and HST?+
EST maps to "America/New_York" 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 New York ahead of or behind Honolulu?+
Whether New York (EST) is ahead of or behind Honolulu (HST) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now HST is 6 hours behind EST. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for EST and HST?+
EST is UTC-04:00 (EDT) 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 EST and HST?+
Yes. There are 2 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 15:00–16:00 EST.