HST to EST Time Converter

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

Honolulu · Hawaii Standard Time
07:10:00
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
HST · UTC-10:00
New York · Eastern Standard Time
13:10:00
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
EDT · UTC-04:00

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

HST (Hawaii Standard Time)
Observes DST
No
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

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 HST and EST meet?

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Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
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Columns are hours of the day in Honolulu (HST). 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: 09:00–10:00 HST (15:00–16:00 EST).

Hour-by-hour HST to EST conversion table

HST time (Honolulu)EST time (New York)Status
00:00 Tue06:00 TueOff-hours both sides
01:00 Tue07:00 TueOff-hours both sides
02:00 Tue08:00 TueOff-hours both sides
03:00 Tue09:00 TueEST working
04:00 Tue10:00 TueEST working
05:00 Tue11:00 TueEST working
06:00 Tue12:00 TueEST working
07:00 Tue13:00 TueEST working
08:00 Tue14:00 TueEST working
09:00 Tue15:00 TueBoth at work
10:00 Tue16:00 TueBoth at work
11:00 Tue17:00 TueHST working
12:00 Tue18:00 TueHST working
13:00 Tue19:00 TueHST working
14:00 Tue20:00 TueHST working
15:00 Tue21:00 TueHST working
16:00 Tue22:00 TueHST working
17:00 Tue23:00 TueOff-hours both sides
18:00 Tue00:00 WedOff-hours both sides
19:00 Tue01:00 WedOff-hours both sides
20:00 Tue02:00 WedOff-hours both sides
21:00 Tue03:00 WedOff-hours both sides
22:00 Tue04:00 WedOff-hours both sides
23:00 Tue05:00 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

Hawaii Standard Time (HST)
IANA identifier
Pacific/Honolulu
Current UTC offset
UTC-10:00
Current abbreviation
HST
Major cities in this zone
Honolulu
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

Sun today in Honolulu and New York

Honolulu
Sunrise
05:55
Sunset
19:02
Solar noon
12:29
Daylight
13h 6m
New York
Sunrise
05:43
Sunset
20:04
Solar noon
12:53
Daylight
14h 20m

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Looking for local time? See time in Honolulu or time in New York.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between HST and EST right now?+
EST (Eastern Standard Time) is currently 6 hours ahead HST (Hawaii Standard Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does HST or EST observe daylight saving time?+
HST: does not observe daylight saving time. EST: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between HST and EST?+
The strongest overlap is 09:00–10:00 HST (15:00–16:00 EST), giving 2 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in New York when it is 12:00 noon in Honolulu?+
When it is 12:00 Tue in Honolulu (HST), it is 18:00 Tue in New York (EST).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for HST and EST?+
HST maps to "Pacific/Honolulu" in the IANA database. EST maps to "America/New_York". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Honolulu ahead of or behind New York?+
Whether Honolulu (HST) is ahead of or behind New York (EST) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now EST is 6 hours ahead HST. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for HST and EST?+
HST is UTC-10:00 (HST) and EST is UTC-04:00 (EDT). 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 HST and EST?+
Yes. There are 2 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 09:00–10:00 HST.