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EST to HST Time Converter

HST is 5 hours behind EST right now. 9:00 AM in EST is 4:00 AM in HST.

Time now: EST and HST

🌐 Eastern Time (US & Canada)6:58 PMMonday, November 9 · UTC-05:00
🌐 Hawaii Time1:58 PMMonday, November 9 · UTC-10:00

HST is 5 hours behind EST right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 6 hours at some times of the year and 5 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.

EST to HST conversion table

Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.

ESTHST
12:00 AM7:00 PMprevious day
1:00 AM8:00 PMprevious day
2:00 AM9:00 PMprevious day
3:00 AM10:00 PMprevious day
4:00 AM11:00 PMprevious day
5:00 AM12:00 AM
6:00 AM1:00 AM
7:00 AM2:00 AM
8:00 AM3:00 AM
9:00 AM4:00 AM
10:00 AM5:00 AM
11:00 AM6:00 AM
12:00 PM7:00 AM
1:00 PM8:00 AM
2:00 PM9:00 AM
3:00 PM10:00 AM
4:00 PM11:00 AM
5:00 PM12:00 PM
6:00 PM1:00 PM
7:00 PM2:00 PM
8:00 PM3:00 PM
9:00 PM4:00 PM
10:00 PM5:00 PM
11:00 PM6:00 PM

Best time to meet between EST and HST

Working hours overlap (9 AM – 6 PM in both places):

  • 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM EST = 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM HST

The time difference changes during the year because of daylight saving time, so these windows shift by an hour at other times.

Does the time difference between EST and HST change?

Yes. Right now HST is 5 hours behind EST. These are the dates in the next 12 months when the gap changes:

  • Sunday, 14 March 2027: EST moves its clocks forward. HST is 6 hours behind EST from then (it was 5 hours before).
  • Sunday, 7 November 2027: EST moves its clocks back. HST is 5 hours behind EST from then (it was 6 hours before).

Office hours in each other's time

  • 9 AM to 6 PM in EST is 4:00 AM to 1:00 PM in HST.
  • 9 AM to 6 PM in HST is 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM in EST.

Based on today's clock settings.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between EST and HST?

HST is 5 hours behind EST right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 6 hours at some times of the year and 5 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.

How do I convert EST to HST?

Subtract 5 hours from the EST time to get the HST time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in EST is 4:00 AM in HST. Or use the converter above and pick any date and time.

What is the current time in HST?

It is 1:58 PM in HST on Monday, November 9 (the converter above shows it live). At the same moment it is 6:58 PM in EST.

Does the time difference between EST and HST change during the year?

Yes. Right now HST is 5 hours behind EST. Over the next 12 months the gap changes 2 times: Sunday, 14 March 2027: EST moves its clocks forward. HST is 6 hours behind EST from then (it was 5 hours before). Sunday, 7 November 2027: EST moves its clocks back. HST is 5 hours behind EST from then (it was 6 hours before).

What is the best time for a meeting between EST and HST?

Between 9 AM and 6 PM in both places you can meet at 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM EST = 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM HST. Check the overlap section on this page for every option.

What does EST mean?

Eastern Time is EST (UTC-05:00) in winter and EDT (UTC-04:00) in summer.

What does HST mean?

Hawaii does not use daylight saving time.

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