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Hawaii Time

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Eastern Time

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Eastern Time is 6 hours ahead of Hawaii Time for most of the year, and 5 hours ahead of for part of it, because the two change their clocks on different dates (or only one of them changes at all).

When does the difference change?

In 2026:

  • January 1 to March 7: Eastern Time is 5 hours ahead of Hawaii Time
  • March 8 to October 31: Eastern Time is 6 hours ahead of Hawaii Time
  • November 1 to December 31: Eastern Time is 5 hours ahead of Hawaii Time

Questions

What time is 9 AM HST in EST?

For most of the year, 9 AM Hawaii Time is 3 PM Eastern Time. For part of the year it is 2 PM, because of daylight saving time.

How many hours ahead or behind is EST from HST?

Eastern Time is 6 hours ahead of Hawaii Time for most of the year, and 5 hours ahead of for part of it, because the two change their clocks on different dates (or only one of them changes at all).

Does the HST to EST difference change?

Yes. It changes 2 times in 2026 because of daylight saving time.

Common times

About these time zones

HST to EST, hour by hour

Hawaii TimeEastern Time
12 AM6 AM
1 AM7 AM
2 AM8 AM
3 AM9 AM
4 AM10 AM
5 AM11 AM
6 AM12 PM
7 AM1 PM
8 AM2 PM
9 AM3 PM
10 AM4 PM
11 AM5 PM
12 PM6 PM
1 PM7 PM
2 PM8 PM
3 PM9 PM
4 PM10 PM
5 PM11 PM
6 PM12 AM (next day)
7 PM1 AM (next day)
8 PM2 AM (next day)
9 PM3 AM (next day)
10 PM4 AM (next day)
11 PM5 AM (next day)

Based on the clocks on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. Use the converter above for another date.

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