Auckland to Honolulu
-23hAuckland
NZDTSOURCEHonolulu
HSTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
NZDT and HST on the World Map
The map below highlights the NZDT (New Zealand Standard Time) and HST (Hawaii Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.
NZST – New Zealand Standard Time
UTC+12:00New Zealand Standard Time (NZST) is the time zone for New Zealand, 12 hours ahead of UTC.
- •New Zealand is among the first major countries to see a new day.
- •NZST is 17 hours ahead of EST.
- •New Zealand observes DST from September to April (Southern Hemisphere summer).
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 Auckland
WikipediaAuckland operates on New Zealand Standard Time (NZST), UTC+12. As the first major city to see each day, Auckland opens global business ahead of all other markets.
Auckland is the first major city to see the sunrise each day (along with cities further east).
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.
Everything You Need to Know About Auckland and Honolulu Time
Auckland runs on New Zealand Daylight Time (NZDT) at UTC+13:00, currently observing daylight saving time. Honolulu runs on Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time (HST) at UTC-10:00. That puts Auckland 23 hours behind Honolulu — a difference of -23h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Auckland it is 10:00 AM in Honolulu on the previous day. Midnight in Auckland is 1:00 AM in Honolulu.Auckland observes daylight saving time while Honolulu does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
Auckland to Honolulu time conversion table
| Auckland (NZDT) | Honolulu (HST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 1:00 AM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 7:00 AM | previous day |
| 7:00 AM | 8:00 AM | previous day |
| 8:00 AM | 9:00 AM | previous day |
| 9:00 AM | 10:00 AM | previous day |
| 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM | previous day |
| 3:00 PM | 4:00 PM | previous day |
| 5:00 PM | 6:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 PM | 7:00 PM | previous day |
| 9:00 PM | 10:00 PM | previous day |
Why people convert Auckland to Honolulu time
- Scheduling a call from Auckland to Honolulu: a 10:00 AM start in Auckland lands at 11:00 AM in Honolulu the previous day, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a -23h gap: Auckland 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 10:00 AM in Auckland.
- Booking travel or deliveries: tracking Honolulu local time against Auckland keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the -23h offset.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM NZDT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -23h gap is not.
- With a -23h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week Auckland takes the early slot, the next week Honolulu does.
- Auckland: Clocks fall back on Sat, Apr 3, 2027. Re-check this page after that date because the offset changes and so does the -23h gap.
About NZST (New Zealand Standard Time)
New Zealand Standard Time (NZST) is the standard time zone for New Zealand and its dependencies. New Zealand is among the first countries to see a new calendar day. During summer (September to April), clocks advance to New Zealand Daylight Time (NZDT, UTC+13:00).
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 Auckland and Honolulu
With a -23h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. Honolulu opens at 9:00 AM HST, which is 10:00 AM in Auckland, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
Auckland and Honolulu have no shared working hours because of the -23h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
Auckland is 23 hours behind Honolulu (NZDT UTC+13:00 → 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
Auckland
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC+12:00 · DST: UTC+13:00
Clocks fall back on Sat, Apr 3, 2027
Honolulu
Does not observe DST
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Auckland and Honolulu?
Auckland (NZDT, UTC+13:00) is 23 hours behind Honolulu (HST, UTC-10:00). The gap is currently -23h.
How do I convert Auckland time to Honolulu time?
Add -23h to Auckland local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Auckland is 10:00 AM 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 -23h offset from Auckland.
What is the best time to call Honolulu from Auckland?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the -23h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in Auckland, which is 2:00 PM in Honolulu.
Which is behind, Auckland or Honolulu?
Auckland is 23 hours behind Honolulu. When it is 12:00 PM in Auckland it is 1:00 PM in Honolulu.
Do Auckland and Honolulu use different time zones?
Auckland (New Zealand) uses NZDT at UTC+13:00, while Honolulu (USA) uses HST at UTC-10:00. The IANA identifiers are Pacific/Auckland and Pacific/Honolulu.
Does daylight saving time affect the Auckland–Honolulu difference?
Yes at the moment: Auckland is on daylight saving time and Honolulu is not, so the -23h gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.
Which other cities share Auckland's time zone?
NZDT also covers Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Hamilton, Dunedin.
Which countries use NZDT, Auckland's zone?
NZDT is used in New Zealand.
Is there a day difference between Auckland and Honolulu?
Sometimes. The -23h gap is large enough that 8:00 PM or later in Auckland already falls on the previous day in Honolulu.
What is the time difference between Auckland and Honolulu?
Honolulu is -23h from Auckland.
What timezone is Auckland in?
Auckland operates on New Zealand Standard Time (NZST), UTC+12. As the first major city to see each day, Auckland opens global business ahead of all other markets.
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 Auckland?
Standard business hours in Auckland are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM NZST.
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 Auckland and Honolulu?
The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Auckland works 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM NZST and Honolulu works 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM HST (-23h difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.
What currencies are used in Auckland and Honolulu?
Auckland uses NZD (NZ$) while Honolulu uses USD ($). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.
How do Auckland and Honolulu compare in size?
Auckland has a population of approximately 1.7 million (metro: 1.7 million), while Honolulu has approximately 350,000 (metro: 1 million).
What are the major landmarks in Auckland and Honolulu?
Auckland is known for Sky Tower, Auckland Harbour Bridge, Auckland War Memorial Museum. Honolulu is famous for Waikiki Beach, Diamond Head, Pearl Harbor.
Do Auckland and Honolulu have stock exchanges?
Yes. Auckland has the NZX (New Zealand Exchange) and Honolulu has the N/A (Uses NYSE/NASDAQ). The -23h time difference affects trading hour overlaps between these exchanges.
Which countries use NZST (New Zealand Standard Time)?
NZST is used in New Zealand.
Does NZST observe daylight saving time?
Yes, NZST switches to NZDT during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about NZST?
New Zealand is among the first major countries to see a new day. NZST is 17 hours ahead of EST.
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 Auckland, what time is it in Honolulu?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Auckland (NZST), it is -23h later in Honolulu (HST).
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