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HST to EST Time Converter

EST is 5 hours ahead of HST right now. 9:00 AM in HST is 2:00 PM in EST.

Time now: HST and EST

🌐 Hawaii Time1:12 PMMonday, November 9 · UTC-10:00
🌐 Eastern Time (US & Canada)6:12 PMMonday, November 9 · UTC-05:00

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

HST to EST conversion table

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

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

Best time to meet between HST and EST

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

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

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 HST and EST change?

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

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

Office hours in each other's time

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

Based on today's clock settings.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between HST and EST?

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

How do I convert HST to EST?

Add 5 hours to the HST time to get the EST time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in HST is 2:00 PM in EST. Or use the converter above and pick any date and time.

What is the current time in EST?

It is 6:12 PM in EST on Monday, November 9 (the converter above shows it live). At the same moment it is 1:12 PM in HST.

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

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

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

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

What does HST mean?

Hawaii does not use daylight saving time.

What does EST mean?

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

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