EET to Honolulu
-12hEET
EETSOURCEHonolulu
HSTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
EET and HST on the World Map
The map below highlights the EET (Eastern European Time) and HST (Hawaii Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.
EET – Eastern European Time
UTC+02:00Eastern European Time (EET) is used in Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and northeastern Africa, 2 hours ahead of UTC.
- •EET covers countries across three continents: Europe, Asia, and Africa.
- •Cairo is the most populous city in the EET zone.
- •Turkey used to be on EET but permanently moved to UTC+03:00 in 2016.
- •Finland, the Baltic states, and Greece all use EET.
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 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.
Time Conversion Guide: EET to Honolulu
EET runs on Eastern European Time (EET) at UTC+02:00. Honolulu runs on Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time (HST) at UTC-10:00. That puts EET 12 hours behind Honolulu — a difference of -12h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in EET it is 9:00 PM in Honolulu on the previous day. Midnight in EET is 12:00 PM in Honolulu. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
EET to Honolulu time conversion table
| EET (EET) | Honolulu (HST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 12:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 6:00 PM | previous day |
| 7:00 AM | 7:00 PM | previous day |
| 8:00 AM | 8:00 PM | previous day |
| 9:00 AM | 9:00 PM | previous day |
| 12:00 PM | 12:00 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 3:00 AM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 5:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 6:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 9:00 AM | same day |
Why people convert EET to Honolulu time
- Scheduling a call from EET to Honolulu: a 10:00 AM start in EET lands at 10:00 PM in Honolulu the previous day, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a -12h gap: EET 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 9:00 PM in EET.
- Booking travel or deliveries: tracking Honolulu local time against EET keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the -12h offset.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM EET" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -12h gap is not.
- With a -12h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week EET takes the early slot, the next week Honolulu does.
About EET (Eastern European Time)
Eastern European Time (EET) covers a wide geographical area including Eastern Europe (Finland, Greece, Romania, Bulgaria, Ukraine), the Middle East (Israel, Lebanon, Jordan), and northeastern Africa (Egypt, Libya). During summer, most EET countries switch to Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+03:00). Turkey permanently moved to UTC+03:00 in 2016, effectively leaving EET.
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 EET and Honolulu
With a -12h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. Honolulu opens at 9:00 AM HST, which is 9:00 PM in EET, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
EET and Honolulu have no shared working hours because of the -12h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
EET is 12 hours behind Honolulu (EET UTC+02:00 → 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
EET
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC+02:00 · DST: UTC+03:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026
Honolulu
Does not observe DST
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between EET and Honolulu?
EET (EET, UTC+02:00) is 12 hours behind Honolulu (HST, UTC-10:00). The gap is currently -12h.
How do I convert EET time to Honolulu time?
Add -12h to EET local time. For example, 9:00 AM in EET is 9:00 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 -12h offset from EET.
What is the best time to call Honolulu from EET?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the -12h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in EET, which is 1:00 AM in Honolulu.
Which is behind, EET or Honolulu?
EET is 12 hours behind Honolulu. When it is 12:00 PM in EET it is 12:00 AM in Honolulu.
Do EET and Honolulu use different time zones?
EET uses EET at UTC+02:00, while Honolulu (USA) uses HST at UTC-10:00. The IANA identifiers are Europe/Athens and Pacific/Honolulu.
Does daylight saving time affect the EET–Honolulu difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -12h offset between EET and Honolulu is fixed all year.
Which other cities share EET's time zone?
EET also covers Cairo, Athens, Helsinki, Bucharest, Kyiv, Sofia, Jerusalem, Tel Aviv and 4 more.
Which countries use EET, EET's zone?
EET is used in Finland, Greece, Romania, Bulgaria, Ukraine, Egypt, Israel, Lebanon and 9 more.
Is there a day difference between EET and Honolulu?
Sometimes. The -12h gap is large enough that 8:00 PM or later in EET already falls on the in Honolulu.
What is the time difference between EET and Honolulu?
Honolulu is -12h from EET.
What timezone is EET in?
EET operates on its local timezone.
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 Honolulu?
Standard business hours in Honolulu are 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM HST.
Which countries use EET (Eastern European Time)?
EET is used in Finland, Greece, Romania, Bulgaria, Ukraine, Egypt, and 11 more countries.
Does EET observe daylight saving time?
Yes, EET switches to EEST during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about EET?
EET covers countries across three continents: Europe, Asia, and Africa. Cairo is the most populous city in the EET zone.
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 EET, what time is it in Honolulu?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in EET (EET), it is -12h later in Honolulu (HST).
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