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MST to HST converter

Mountain Time

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Hawaii Time

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Hawaii Time is 4 hours behind Mountain Time for most of the year, and 3 hours behind 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: Hawaii Time is 3 hours behind Mountain Time
  • March 8 to October 31: Hawaii Time is 4 hours behind Mountain Time
  • November 1 to December 31: Hawaii Time is 3 hours behind Mountain Time

Questions

What time is 9 AM MST in HST?

For most of the year, 9 AM Mountain Time is 5 AM Hawaii Time. For part of the year it is 6 AM, because of daylight saving time.

How many hours ahead or behind is HST from MST?

Hawaii Time is 4 hours behind Mountain Time for most of the year, and 3 hours behind for part of it, because the two change their clocks on different dates (or only one of them changes at all).

Does the MST to HST difference change?

Yes. It changes 2 times in 2026 because of daylight saving time.

About these time zones

MST to HST, hour by hour

Mountain TimeHawaii Time
12 AM8 PM (previous day)
1 AM9 PM (previous day)
2 AM10 PM (previous day)
3 AM11 PM (previous day)
4 AM12 AM
5 AM1 AM
6 AM2 AM
7 AM3 AM
8 AM4 AM
9 AM5 AM
10 AM6 AM
11 AM7 AM
12 PM8 AM
1 PM9 AM
2 PM10 AM
3 PM11 AM
4 PM12 PM
5 PM1 PM
6 PM2 PM
7 PM3 PM
8 PM4 PM
9 PM5 PM
10 PM6 PM
11 PM7 PM

Based on the clocks on Monday, October 12, 2026. Use the converter above for another date.