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