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HST to CET converter
Hawaii Time
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Central European Time
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Central European Time is 12 hours ahead of Hawaii Time for most of the year, and 11 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 28: Central European Time is 11 hours ahead of Hawaii Time
- March 29 to October 24: Central European Time is 12 hours ahead of Hawaii Time
- October 25 to December 31: Central European Time is 11 hours ahead of Hawaii Time
Questions
What time is 9 AM HST in CET?
For most of the year, 9 AM Hawaii Time is 9 PM Central European Time. For part of the year it is 8 PM, because of daylight saving time.
How many hours ahead or behind is CET from HST?
Central European Time is 12 hours ahead of Hawaii Time for most of the year, and 11 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 CET difference change?
Yes. It changes 2 times in 2026 because of daylight saving time.
About these time zones
HST to CET, hour by hour
| Hawaii Time | Central European Time |
|---|---|
| 12 AM | 12 PM |
| 1 AM | 1 PM |
| 2 AM | 2 PM |
| 3 AM | 3 PM |
| 4 AM | 4 PM |
| 5 AM | 5 PM |
| 6 AM | 6 PM |
| 7 AM | 7 PM |
| 8 AM | 8 PM |
| 9 AM | 9 PM |
| 10 AM | 10 PM |
| 11 AM | 11 PM |
| 12 PM | 12 AM (next day) |
| 1 PM | 1 AM (next day) |
| 2 PM | 2 AM (next day) |
| 3 PM | 3 AM (next day) |
| 4 PM | 4 AM (next day) |
| 5 PM | 5 AM (next day) |
| 6 PM | 6 AM (next day) |
| 7 PM | 7 AM (next day) |
| 8 PM | 8 AM (next day) |
| 9 PM | 9 AM (next day) |
| 10 PM | 10 AM (next day) |
| 11 PM | 11 AM (next day) |
Based on the clocks on Monday, October 12, 2026. Use the converter above for another date.