Does it account for Daylight Saving Time?

Yes, our converter uses the IANA timezone database, which includes all current DST rules for every timezone in the world.

UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) is the primary time standard by which the world regulates clocks. All timezones are defined as offsets from UTC.

Can I compare multiple timezones at once?

Yes, you can add multiple cities or timezones and see the equivalent times side by side.

How many timezones are there in the world?

There are 38 distinct UTC offsets in use, ranging from UTC-12 to UTC+14. This includes half-hour (UTC+5:30 India, UTC+9:30 Australia) and 45-minute offsets (UTC+5:45 Nepal, UTC+8:45 Australia).

What is the International Date Line?

The International Date Line (IDL) runs roughly along the 180° meridian in the Pacific Ocean. When you cross it westward, you gain a day; crossing eastward, you lose a day.

Why do some timezones have 30 or 45 minute offsets?

Countries chose offsets that best matched their solar noon. India uses UTC+5:30 and Nepal uses UTC+5:45 because standard hourly offsets didn't align well with their geography.

Which country has the most timezones?

France has the most (12 timezones) due to overseas territories. Russia spans 11 timezones. The US has 6 (including Hawaii and Alaska).

GST to HST

-14h

GST

GSTSOURCE

UTC+04:00

HH12

MM00

12:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

HST

UTC-10:00

HH10

MM00

(previous day)22:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Quick Reference

Time Conversion Table

GST

HST

12:00 AM

10:00 AM-1

2:00 AM

12:00 PM-1

4:00 AM

2:00 PM-1

6:00 AM

4:00 PM-1

8:00 AM

6:00 PM-1

10:00 AM

8:00 PM-1

12:00 PM

10:00 PM-1

2:00 PM

12:00 AM

4:00 PM

2:00 AM

6:00 PM

4:00 AM

8:00 PM

6:00 AM

10:00 PM

8:00 AM

Green rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)

GST and HST on the World Map

The map below highlights the GST (Gulf Standard Time) and HST (Hawaii Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.

GST Zone

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HST Zone

Explore all world timezones interactively →

GST – Gulf Standard Time

UTC+04:00

Gulf Standard Time (GST) is used in the UAE, Oman, and other Gulf states, 4 hours ahead of UTC.

Countries in GST

UAEOmanGeorgiaAzerbaijanMauritius

Major Cities in GST

DubaiAbu DhabiMuscatBakuTbilisi

Key Facts about GST

•Dubai uses GST year-round with no daylight saving time.
•GST is 9 hours ahead of EST and 4 hours ahead of GMT.
•The Dubai Financial Market (DFM) operates on GST.

Daylight Saving:No – UTC+04:00 year-round

Learn more about GST on Wikipedia

HST – Hawaii Standard Time

UTC-10:00

Hawaii Standard Time (HST) is the time zone for the Hawaiian Islands, 10 hours behind UTC.

Countries in HST

United States (Hawaii)

Major Cities in HST

HonoluluHiloKailuaPearl CityKapolei

Key Facts about HST

•Hawaii does not observe daylight saving time.
•HST is 5 hours behind EST in winter and 6 hours behind EDT in summer.
•Hawaii is one of only two US states that don't observe DST (the other is Arizona).

Daylight Saving:No – UTC-10:00 year-round

Learn more about HST on Wikipedia

Comparing Time Zones: GST and HST

GST runs on Gulf Standard Time (GST) at UTC+04:00. HST runs on Hawaii Standard Time (HST) at UTC-10:00. That puts GST 14 hours behind HST — a difference of -14h at the current offsets.

In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in GST it is 7:00 PM in HST on the previous day. Midnight in GST is 10:00 AM in HST. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.

GST to HST time conversion table

GST (GST)	HST (HST)	Day
12:00 AM	10:00 AM	previous day
6:00 AM	4:00 PM	previous day
7:00 AM	5:00 PM	previous day
8:00 AM	6:00 PM	previous day
9:00 AM	7:00 PM	previous day
12:00 PM	10:00 PM	previous day
3:00 PM	1:00 AM	same day
5:00 PM	3:00 AM	same day
6:00 PM	4:00 AM	same day
9:00 PM	7:00 AM	same day

Why people convert GST to HST time

Scheduling a call from GST to HST: a 10:00 AM start in GST lands at 8:00 PM in HST the previous day, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
Handling a -14h gap: GST and HST have no overlap inside a normal 9-to-5 day, so real-time meetings need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side. 9:00 AM in HST is 7:00 PM in GST.
Booking travel or deliveries: tracking HST local time against GST keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the -14h offset.

Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM GST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -14h gap is not.
With a -14h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week GST takes the early slot, the next week HST does.

About GST (Gulf Standard Time)

Gulf Standard Time (GST) is the time zone used in the United Arab Emirates, Oman, and other Gulf states. GST does not observe daylight saving time. Dubai and Abu Dhabi, major international business and tourism hubs, operate on GST.

About HST (Hawaii Standard Time)

Hawaii Standard Time (HST) is used in the state of Hawaii and does not observe daylight saving time. This makes HST one of the most consistent time zones in the US. The Hawaiian Islands are among the last places on Earth to see a new calendar day.

Best time to call between GST and HST

With a -14h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. HST opens at 9:00 AM HST, which is 7:00 PM in GST, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.

Business hours overlap

GST and HST have no shared working hours because of the -14h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.

GST is 14 hours behind HST (GST UTC+04:00 → HST UTC-10:00). There is no shared 9-to-5 window, so plan around an early or late slot. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.

Learn More About Time

Dive deeper into the fascinating world of timekeeping, time zones, and how they shape our global society:

⏳

History of Timekeeping

From sundials to atomic clocks - 5000 years of measuring time

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How Time Zones Work

UTC, offsets, and why zones don't follow straight lines

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Daylight Saving Time

DST dates, which countries observe it, and the ongoing debate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between GST and HST?

GST (GST, UTC+04:00) is 14 hours behind HST (HST, UTC-10:00). The gap is currently -14h.

How do I convert GST time to HST time?

Add -14h to GST local time. For example, 9:00 AM in GST is 7:00 PM in HST (previous day).

What time is it in HST right now?

HST uses HST at UTC-10:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -14h offset from GST.