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