Honolulu time zone facts
| Date | Thursday, October 1, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Time zone | Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time (Pacific/Honolulu) |
| UTC offset | UTC−10 |
| Daylight saving | Not observed |
| Sunrise / sunset | 06:21 AM / 06:20 PM (Thu, October 1) |
| Country | United States (Hawaii) — several time zones in the country |
| Coordinates | 21.31° N, 157.86° W |
New York to Honolulu time converter
When it is a given hour in New York, what time is it in Honolulu? Highlighted rows fall inside business hours (9 am–6 pm) in both cities — the best window for calls and meetings (3 hours).
| New York | Honolulu |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | 18:00 (previous day) |
| 01:00 | 19:00 (previous day) |
| 02:00 | 20:00 (previous day) |
| 03:00 | 21:00 (previous day) |
| 04:00 | 22:00 (previous day) |
| 05:00 | 23:00 (previous day) |
| 06:00 | 00:00 |
| 07:00 | 01:00 |
| 08:00 | 02:00 |
| 09:00 | 03:00 |
| 10:00 | 04:00 |
| 11:00 | 05:00 |
| 12:00 | 06:00 |
| 13:00 | 07:00 |
| 14:00 | 08:00 |
| 15:00 | 09:00 |
| 16:00 | 10:00 |
| 17:00 | 11:00 |
| 18:00 | 12:00 |
| 19:00 | 13:00 |
| 20:00 | 14:00 |
| 21:00 | 15:00 |
| 22:00 | 16:00 |
| 23:00 | 17:00 |
Honolulu time compared with world cities
Differences are relative to Honolulu. Where daylight saving applies, a gap can change by an hour during the year.
| City | UTC offset | Compared with Honolulu |
|---|---|---|
| Istanbul | UTC+3 | 13 hours ahead |
| London | UTC+1 | 11 hours ahead |
| New York | UTC−4 | 6 hours ahead |
| Los Angeles | UTC−7 | 3 hours ahead |
| Dubai | UTC+4 | 14 hours ahead |
| Moscow | UTC+3 | 13 hours ahead |
| Tokyo | UTC+9 | 19 hours ahead |
| Sydney | UTC+10 | 20 hours ahead |
Daylight saving time
Honolulu does not observe daylight saving time; the clock stays at UTC−10 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Honolulu
Sunrise, sunset and day length for the next 7 days (local time, including atmospheric refraction, ±2 minutes).
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, October 1 | 06:21 AM | 06:20 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| Fri, October 2 | 06:22 AM | 06:19 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| Sat, October 3 | 06:22 AM | 06:18 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| Sun, October 4 | 06:22 AM | 06:17 PM | 11 h 55 min |
| Mon, October 5 | 06:23 AM | 06:16 PM | 11 h 53 min |
| Tue, October 6 | 06:23 AM | 06:15 PM | 11 h 52 min |
| Wed, October 7 | 06:23 AM | 06:14 PM | 11 h 51 min |
Golden hour and blue hour in Honolulu
Photographers' soft, warm light (golden hour) happens while the sun is between 6° above and 4° below the horizon; blue hour follows between 4° and 6° below. Local times for Thu, October 1:
| Morning blue hour | 05:59 AM – 06:08 AM |
|---|---|
| Morning golden hour | 06:08 AM – 06:51 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 05:50 PM – 06:33 PM |
| Evening blue hour | 06:33 PM – 06:42 PM |
Golden hour calculator for any date or location
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Honolulu and New York?
Honolulu is currently 6 hours behind New York.
What time zone is Honolulu in?
Honolulu is in Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time (UTC−10). IANA time zone ID: Pacific/Honolulu.
Does Honolulu observe daylight saving time?
Honolulu does not observe daylight saving time; the clock stays at UTC−10 all year.
When is golden hour in Honolulu?
On Thu, October 1, evening golden hour in Honolulu runs 05:50 PM – 06:33 PM and morning golden hour 06:08 AM – 06:51 AM (local time).
What time is sunrise and sunset in Honolulu?
On Thu, October 1, sunrise in Honolulu is at 06:21 AM and sunset at 06:20 PM, a day length of 11 h 58 min (local time).