Sydney to Honolulu
-20hSydney
AESTSOURCEHonolulu
HSTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
AEST and HST on the World Map
The map below highlights the AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time) and HST (Hawaii Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.
AEST – Australian Eastern Standard Time
UTC+10:00Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) covers eastern Australia, 10 hours ahead of UTC.
- •Queensland does not observe daylight saving time, staying on AEST year-round.
- •Sydney and Melbourne switch to AEDT (UTC+11:00) in summer.
- •The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) operates on AEST/AEDT.
- •AEST is 15 hours ahead of EST during winter.
HST – Hawaii Standard Time
UTC-10:00Hawaii Standard Time (HST) is the time zone for the Hawaiian Islands, 10 hours behind UTC.
- •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).
About Sydney
WikipediaSydney operates on Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST/AEDT). As Australia's financial capital, Sydney opens global markets at the start of the business day.
Sydney is one of the first major cities to welcome the New Year.
About Honolulu
WikipediaHonolulu operates on Hawaii Standard Time (HST), UTC-10 with no daylight saving. Hawaii's consistent time makes it a predictable connection between Asia and mainland USA.
Pearl Harbor memorial receives over 2 million visitors annually.
Sydney vs Honolulu: Offsets, DST and Best Call Times
Sydney runs on Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) at UTC+10:00. Honolulu runs on Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time (HST) at UTC-10:00. That puts Sydney 20 hours behind Honolulu — a difference of -20h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Sydney it is 1:00 PM in Honolulu on the previous day. Midnight in Sydney is 4:00 AM in Honolulu. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
Sydney to Honolulu time conversion table
| Sydney (AEST) | Honolulu (HST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 4:00 AM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 10:00 AM | previous day |
| 7:00 AM | 11:00 AM | previous day |
| 8:00 AM | 12:00 PM | previous day |
| 9:00 AM | 1:00 PM | previous day |
| 12:00 PM | 4:00 PM | previous day |
| 3:00 PM | 7:00 PM | previous day |
| 5:00 PM | 9:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 PM | 10:00 PM | previous day |
| 9:00 PM | 1:00 AM | same day |
Why people convert Sydney to Honolulu time
- Scheduling a call from Sydney to Honolulu: a 10:00 AM start in Sydney lands at 2:00 PM in Honolulu the previous day, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a -20h gap: Sydney and Honolulu 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 Honolulu is 1:00 PM in Sydney.
- Booking travel or deliveries: tracking Honolulu local time against Sydney keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the -20h offset.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM AEST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -20h gap is not.
- With a -20h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week Sydney takes the early slot, the next week Honolulu does.
- Sydney: Clocks spring forward on Sat, Oct 3, 2026. Re-check this page after that date because the offset changes and so does the -20h gap.
About AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time)
Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) is used in the eastern states of Australia including New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Tasmania, and the ACT. During summer (October to April), NSW, VIC, TAS, and ACT switch to Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT, UTC+11:00), while Queensland remains on AEST year-round.
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 Sydney and Honolulu
With a -20h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. Honolulu opens at 9:00 AM HST, which is 1:00 PM in Sydney, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
Sydney and Honolulu have no shared working hours because of the -20h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
Sydney is 20 hours behind Honolulu (AEST UTC+10:00 → 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.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
Sydney
❄ Currently in Standard Time
Standard: UTC+10:00 · DST: UTC+11:00
Clocks spring forward on Sat, Oct 3, 2026
Honolulu
Does not observe DST
Learn More About Time
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Sydney and Honolulu?
Sydney (AEST, UTC+10:00) is 20 hours behind Honolulu (HST, UTC-10:00). The gap is currently -20h.
How do I convert Sydney time to Honolulu time?
Add -20h to Sydney local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Sydney is 1:00 PM in Honolulu (previous day).
What time is it in Honolulu right now?
Honolulu 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 -20h offset from Sydney.
What is the best time to call Honolulu from Sydney?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the -20h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in Sydney, which is 5:00 PM in Honolulu.
Which is behind, Sydney or Honolulu?
Sydney is 20 hours behind Honolulu. When it is 12:00 PM in Sydney it is 4:00 PM in Honolulu.
Do Sydney and Honolulu use different time zones?
Sydney (Australia) uses AEST at UTC+10:00, while Honolulu (USA) uses HST at UTC-10:00. The IANA identifiers are Australia/Sydney and Pacific/Honolulu.
Does daylight saving time affect the Sydney–Honolulu difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -20h offset between Sydney and Honolulu is fixed all year.
Which other cities share Sydney's time zone?
AEST also covers Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra, Hobart, Gold Coast.
Which countries use AEST, Sydney's zone?
AEST is used in Australia (NSW, VIC, QLD, TAS, ACT), Papua New Guinea.
Is there a day difference between Sydney and Honolulu?
Sometimes. The -20h gap is large enough that 8:00 PM or later in Sydney already falls on the in Honolulu.
What is the time difference between Sydney and Honolulu?
Honolulu is -20h from Sydney.
What timezone is Sydney in?
Sydney operates on Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST/AEDT). As Australia's financial capital, Sydney opens global markets at the start of the business day.
What timezone is Honolulu in?
Honolulu operates on Hawaii Standard Time (HST), UTC-10 with no daylight saving. Hawaii's consistent time makes it a predictable connection between Asia and mainland USA.
What are the business hours in Sydney?
Standard business hours in Sydney are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM AEST.
What are the business hours in Honolulu?
Standard business hours in Honolulu are 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM HST.
What is the best time to schedule a call between Sydney and Honolulu?
The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Sydney works 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM AEST and Honolulu works 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM HST (-20h difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.
What currencies are used in Sydney and Honolulu?
Sydney uses AUD (A$) while Honolulu uses USD ($). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.
How do Sydney and Honolulu compare in size?
Sydney has a population of approximately 5.4 million (metro: 5.4 million), while Honolulu has approximately 350,000 (metro: 1 million).
What are the major landmarks in Sydney and Honolulu?
Sydney is known for Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Bondi Beach. Honolulu is famous for Waikiki Beach, Diamond Head, Pearl Harbor.
Do Sydney and Honolulu have stock exchanges?
Yes. Sydney has the ASX (Australian Securities Exchange) and Honolulu has the N/A (Uses NYSE/NASDAQ). The -20h time difference affects trading hour overlaps between these exchanges.
Which countries use AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time)?
AEST is used in Australia (NSW, VIC, QLD, TAS, ACT), Papua New Guinea.
Does AEST observe daylight saving time?
Yes, AEST switches to AEDT during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about AEST?
Queensland does not observe daylight saving time, staying on AEST year-round. Sydney and Melbourne switch to AEDT (UTC+11:00) in summer.
Which cities are in the HST timezone?
Major cities in the HST timezone include Honolulu, Hilo, Kailua, Pearl City, Kapolei.
What is the UTC offset for HST?
Hawaii Standard Time (HST) is at UTC-10:00.
What should I know about the HST timezone?
Hawaii does not observe daylight saving time. HST is 5 hours behind EST in winter and 6 hours behind EDT in summer.
When is it midnight in Sydney, what time is it in Honolulu?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Sydney (AEST), it is -20h later in Honolulu (HST).
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