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Hawaii Time to US Eastern Time

Convert times between Hawaii Time (HST, UTC-10:00) and US Eastern Time (EST, UTC-5:00). US Eastern Time is 5 hours ahead of Hawaii Time in standard time. During daylight saving time this difference changes to 6 hours.

UTC-10:00UTC-5:00 / -4:00
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UTC Offset Reference

TimezoneAbbreviationStandard offsetDST offsetCountry
Hawaii TimeHSTUTC-10:00United States
US Eastern TimeEST / EDTUTC-5:00UTC-4:00United States

* DST offset applies during summer months. Exact transition dates vary by year.

Standard Time Conversion (HSTEST)

Hawaii TimeUS Eastern Time
12:00 AM HST5:00 AM EST
6:00 AM HST11:00 AM EST
9:00 AM HST2:00 PM EST
12:00 PM HST5:00 PM EST
3:00 PM HST8:00 PM EST
6:00 PM HST11:00 PM EST
9:00 PM HST2:00 AM (next day) EST

Summer (DST) Conversion (HSTEDT)

Hawaii Time (summer)US Eastern Time (summer)
12:00 AM HST6:00 AM EDT
6:00 AM HST12:00 PM EDT
9:00 AM HST3:00 PM EDT
12:00 PM HST6:00 PM EDT
3:00 PM HST9:00 PM EDT
6:00 PM HST12:00 AM (next day) EDT
9:00 PM HST3:00 AM (next day) EDT

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 HST to EST?
Add 5 hours to the HST time to get EST. For example, 9:00 AM HST = 2:00 PM EST.
What is the current UTC offset for Hawaii Time?
Hawaii Time is always UTC-10:00 (HST) — it does not observe DST.
Is US Eastern Time ahead or behind Hawaii Time?
US Eastern Time is 5 hours ahead of Hawaii Time in standard time.
When is a good time to schedule a meeting between HST and EST?
A good overlap window is around 9:00 AM HST / 2:00 PM EST, which falls within business hours for both timezones.

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