US Eastern Time to Hawaii Time
Convert times between US Eastern Time (EST, UTC-5:00) and Hawaii Time (HST, UTC-10:00). Hawaii Time is 5 hours behind US Eastern Time in standard time. During daylight saving time this difference changes to 6 hours.
UTC-5:00 / -4:00→UTC-10:00
Live timezone converterUTC Offset Reference
| Timezone | Abbreviation | Standard offset | DST offset | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Eastern Time | EST / EDT | UTC-5:00 | UTC-4:00 | United States |
| Hawaii Time | HST | UTC-10:00 | — | United States |
* DST offset applies during summer months. Exact transition dates vary by year.
Standard Time Conversion (EST → HST)
| US Eastern Time | Hawaii Time |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM EST | 7:00 PM (prev day) HST |
| 6:00 AM EST | 1:00 AM HST |
| 9:00 AM EST | 4:00 AM HST |
| 12:00 PM EST | 7:00 AM HST |
| 3:00 PM EST | 10:00 AM HST |
| 6:00 PM EST | 1:00 PM HST |
| 9:00 PM EST | 4:00 PM HST |
Summer (DST) Conversion (EDT → HST)
| US Eastern Time (summer) | Hawaii Time (summer) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM EDT | 6:00 PM (prev day) HST |
| 6:00 AM EDT | 12:00 AM HST |
| 9:00 AM EDT | 3:00 AM HST |
| 12:00 PM EDT | 6:00 AM HST |
| 3:00 PM EDT | 9:00 AM HST |
| 6:00 PM EDT | 12:00 PM HST |
| 9:00 PM EDT | 3:00 PM HST |
Daylight Saving Time (DST) Notes
- US Eastern Time observes DST. Clocks advance 1 hour to EDT (UTC-4:00) roughly from month 3 to 11.
- The offset difference shifts between 5h (standard) and 6h (DST season). Always verify the current offset using the live converter below.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert EST to HST?
Add (-5) hours to the EST time to get HST. For example, 9:00 AM EST = 4:00 AM HST.
What is the current UTC offset for US Eastern Time?
US Eastern Time is UTC-5:00 during standard time (EST) and UTC-4:00 during summer daylight saving time (EDT).
Is Hawaii Time ahead or behind US Eastern Time?
Hawaii Time is 5 hours behind US Eastern Time in standard time.
When is a good time to schedule a meeting between EST and HST?
A good overlap window is around 3:00 PM EST / 10:00 AM HST, which falls within business hours for both timezones.
Related Timezone Conversions
US Eastern Time → US Central TimeEST / CSTUS Eastern Time → US Mountain TimeEST / MSTUS Eastern Time → US Pacific TimeEST / PSTUS Eastern Time → US Alaska TimeEST / AKSTUS Eastern Time → Canada Atlantic TimeEST / ASTUS Eastern Time → Greenwich Mean TimeEST / GMTUS Eastern Time → India Standard TimeEST / ISTUS Eastern Time → China Standard TimeEST / CST
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