Los Angeles to Honolulu
-3hLos Angeles
PDTSOURCEHonolulu
HSTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
PDT and HST on the World Map
The map below highlights the PDT (Pacific Standard Time) and HST (Hawaii Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.
PST – Pacific Standard Time
UTC-08:00Pacific Standard Time (PST) is the time zone for the US and Canadian Pacific coast, 8 hours behind UTC.
- •Silicon Valley and the world's biggest tech companies operate on Pacific Time.
- •The Hollywood film industry runs on PST/PDT.
- •PST is 3 hours behind EST, creating a significant business hours gap.
- •Vancouver, Canada's third-largest city, uses PST.
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 Los Angeles
WikipediaLos Angeles operates on Pacific Time (PST/PDT), 3 hours behind New York. As the entertainment capital, LA time is important for media and tech industries.
Los Angeles is the entertainment capital of the world, home to Hollywood and major film studios.
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.
Los Angeles vs Honolulu: Offsets, DST and Best Call Times
Los Angeles runs on Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) at UTC-07:00, currently observing daylight saving time. Honolulu runs on Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time (HST) at UTC-10:00. That puts Los Angeles 3 hours behind Honolulu — a difference of -3h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Los Angeles it is 6:00 AM in Honolulu. Midnight in Los Angeles is 9:00 PM in Honolulu.Los Angeles observes daylight saving time while Honolulu does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
Los Angeles to Honolulu time conversion table
| Los Angeles (PDT) | Honolulu (HST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 9:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 3:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 4:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 5:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 6:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 9:00 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 12:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 2:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 3:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 6:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert Los Angeles to Honolulu time
- Scheduling a call from Los Angeles to Honolulu: a 10:00 AM start in Los Angeles lands at 7:00 AM in Honolulu, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Los Angeles and Honolulu are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM PDT time (9:00 AM–2:00 PM HST). That is roughly 5 hours of usable overlap.
- Booking travel or deliveries: tracking Honolulu local time against Los Angeles keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the -3h offset.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM PDT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -3h gap is not.
- Block 12:00 PM–5:00 PM PDT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Los Angeles and need Honolulu colleagues present.
- Los Angeles: Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026. Re-check this page after that date because the offset changes and so does the -3h gap.
About PST (Pacific Standard Time)
Pacific Standard Time (PST) covers the west coast of North America, including tech hubs like San Francisco and Seattle, and entertainment capital Los Angeles. The Pacific Time Zone is home to Silicon Valley and the world's largest technology companies. During summer, clocks advance to Pacific Daylight Time (PDT, UTC-07:00). PST is also observed in Baja California, Mexico.
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 Los Angeles and Honolulu
Both Los Angeles and Honolulu sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 12:00 PM–5:00 PM PDT, which is 9:00 AM–2:00 PM HST. That gives roughly 5 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Los Angeles and Honolulu share 5 hours of working-hours overlap (12:00 PM–5:00 PM PDT), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.
Los Angeles is 3 hours behind Honolulu (PDT UTC-07:00 → HST UTC-10:00). The shared working window is 12:00 PM–5:00 PM PDT. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
Los Angeles
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-08:00 · DST: UTC-07:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026
Honolulu
Does not observe DST
Learn More About Time
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Honolulu?
Los Angeles (PDT, UTC-07:00) is 3 hours behind Honolulu (HST, UTC-10:00). The gap is currently -3h.
How do I convert Los Angeles time to Honolulu time?
Add -3h to Los Angeles local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Los Angeles is 6:00 AM in Honolulu.
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 -3h offset from Los Angeles.
What is the best time to call Honolulu from Los Angeles?
Call between 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM PDT — that maps to 9:00 AM–2:00 PM HST and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is behind, Los Angeles or Honolulu?
Los Angeles is 3 hours behind Honolulu. When it is 12:00 PM in Los Angeles it is 9:00 AM in Honolulu.
Do Los Angeles and Honolulu use different time zones?
Los Angeles (USA) uses PDT at UTC-07:00, while Honolulu (USA) uses HST at UTC-10:00. The IANA identifiers are America/Los_Angeles and Pacific/Honolulu.
Does daylight saving time affect the Los Angeles–Honolulu difference?
Yes at the moment: Los Angeles is on daylight saving time and Honolulu is not, so the -3h gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.
Which other cities share Los Angeles's time zone?
PDT also covers Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Vancouver, San Diego, Portland, Las Vegas, Sacramento and 2 more.
Which countries use PDT, Los Angeles's zone?
PDT is used in United States (Pacific), Canada (British Columbia), Mexico (Baja California).
Is there a day difference between Los Angeles and Honolulu?
Not normally. The -3h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Honolulu?
Honolulu is -3h from Los Angeles.
What timezone is Los Angeles in?
Los Angeles operates on Pacific Time (PST/PDT), 3 hours behind New York. As the entertainment capital, LA time is important for media and tech industries.
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 Los Angeles?
Standard business hours in Los Angeles are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST.
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 Los Angeles and Honolulu?
The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Los Angeles works 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST and Honolulu works 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM HST (-3h difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.
How do Los Angeles and Honolulu compare in size?
Los Angeles has a population of approximately 4 million (metro: 13.2 million), while Honolulu has approximately 350,000 (metro: 1 million).
What are the major landmarks in Los Angeles and Honolulu?
Los Angeles is known for Hollywood Sign, Santa Monica Pier, Griffith Observatory. Honolulu is famous for Waikiki Beach, Diamond Head, Pearl Harbor.
Do Los Angeles and Honolulu have stock exchanges?
Yes. Los Angeles has the N/A (Uses NYSE/NASDAQ) and Honolulu has the N/A (Uses NYSE/NASDAQ). The -3h time difference affects trading hour overlaps between these exchanges.
Which countries use PST (Pacific Standard Time)?
PST is used in United States (Pacific), Canada (British Columbia), Mexico (Baja California).
Does PST observe daylight saving time?
Yes, PST switches to PDT during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about PST?
Silicon Valley and the world's biggest tech companies operate on Pacific Time. The Hollywood film industry runs on PST/PDT.
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 Los Angeles, what time is it in Honolulu?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Los Angeles (PST), it is -3h later in Honolulu (HST).
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