Honolulu to London
+11hHonolulu
HSTSOURCELondon
BSTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
HST and BST on the World Map
The map below highlights the HST (Hawaii Standard Time) and BST (Greenwich Mean Time) timezone regions across the globe.
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).
GMT – Greenwich Mean Time
UTC+00:00Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is the mean solar time at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London. It is the same as UTC+00:00.
- •GMT is based on the Prime Meridian (0° longitude) passing through Greenwich, London.
- •The Royal Observatory in Greenwich has been the reference point for GMT since 1884.
- •GMT and UTC are often used interchangeably, but UTC is based on atomic clocks.
- •Iceland uses GMT year-round and never observes daylight saving time.
- •The UK switches from GMT to BST (British Summer Time) in late March each 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.
About London
WikipediaLondon, where Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) originates, is the world's leading financial center alongside New York. The city bridges European and American business hours.
Big Ben is actually the name of the bell inside the Elizabeth Tower, not the tower itself.
Honolulu vs London: Offsets, DST and Best Call Times
Honolulu runs on Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time (HST) at UTC-10:00. London runs on British Summer Time (BST) at UTC+01:00, also currently on daylight saving time. That puts Honolulu 11 hours ahead of London — a difference of +11h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Honolulu it is 8:00 PM in London. Midnight in Honolulu is 11:00 AM in London.London observes daylight saving time while Honolulu does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
Honolulu to London time conversion table
| Honolulu (HST) | London (BST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 11:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 5:00 PM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 6:00 PM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 7:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 8:00 PM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 11:00 PM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 2:00 AM | next day |
| 5:00 PM | 4:00 AM | next day |
| 6:00 PM | 5:00 AM | next day |
| 9:00 PM | 8:00 AM | next day |
Why people convert Honolulu to London time
- Scheduling a call from Honolulu to London: a 10:00 AM start in Honolulu lands at 9:00 PM in London, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a +11h gap: Honolulu and London 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 London is 8:00 PM in Honolulu.
- Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in Honolulu is 7:00 AM in London makes it easy to avoid calling at 3 AM.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM HST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +11h gap is not.
- With a +11h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week Honolulu takes the early slot, the next week London does.
- London: Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026. Any meeting series spanning that date will shift by an hour in local time.
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.
About GMT (Greenwich Mean Time)
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is the clock time at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London, which sits on the Prime Meridian (0° longitude). GMT serves as the reference point from which all other time zones are calculated. The United Kingdom uses GMT during winter months and switches to British Summer Time (BST, UTC+01:00) from late March to late October. Several West African nations use GMT year-round. GMT is often used interchangeably with UTC (Coordinated Universal Time), although technically they are different – UTC is based on atomic clocks while GMT is based on Earth's rotation.
Best time to call between Honolulu and London
With a +11h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. London opens at 9:00 AM BST, which is 8:00 PM in Honolulu, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
Honolulu and London have no shared working hours because of the +11h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
Honolulu is 11 hours ahead of London (HST UTC-10:00 → BST UTC+01:00). 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
Honolulu
Does not observe DST
London
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC+00:00 · DST: UTC+01:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026
Learn More About Time
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Honolulu and London?
Honolulu (HST, UTC-10:00) is 11 hours ahead of London (BST, UTC+01:00). The gap is currently +11h.
How do I convert Honolulu time to London time?
Add +11h to Honolulu local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Honolulu is 8:00 PM in London.
What time is it in London right now?
London uses BST at UTC+01:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +11h offset from Honolulu.
What is the best time to call London from Honolulu?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the +11h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in Honolulu, which is 12:00 AM in London.
Which is ahead, Honolulu or London?
Honolulu is 11 hours ahead of London. When it is 12:00 PM in Honolulu it is 11:00 PM in London.
Do Honolulu and London use different time zones?
Honolulu (USA) uses HST at UTC-10:00, while London (UK) uses BST at UTC+01:00. The IANA identifiers are Pacific/Honolulu and Europe/London.
Does daylight saving time affect the Honolulu–London difference?
Yes at the moment: London is on daylight saving time and Honolulu is not, so the +11h gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.
Which other cities share Honolulu's time zone?
HST also covers Honolulu, Hilo, Kailua, Pearl City, Kapolei.
Which countries use HST, Honolulu's zone?
HST is used in United States (Hawaii).
Is there a day difference between Honolulu and London?
Not normally. The +11h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between Honolulu and London?
London is +11h from Honolulu.
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 timezone is London in?
London, where Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) originates, is the world's leading financial center alongside New York. The city bridges European and American business hours.
What are the business hours in Honolulu?
Standard business hours in Honolulu are 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM HST.
What are the business hours in London?
Standard business hours in London are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM GMT.
What is the best time to schedule a call between Honolulu and London?
The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Honolulu works 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM HST and London works 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM GMT (+11h difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.
What currencies are used in Honolulu and London?
Honolulu uses USD ($) while London uses GBP (£). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.
How do Honolulu and London compare in size?
Honolulu has a population of approximately 350,000 (metro: 1 million), while London has approximately 8.8 million (metro: 14.8 million).
What are the major landmarks in Honolulu and London?
Honolulu is known for Waikiki Beach, Diamond Head, Pearl Harbor. London is famous for Big Ben, Tower Bridge, Buckingham Palace.
Do Honolulu and London have stock exchanges?
Yes. Honolulu has the N/A (Uses NYSE/NASDAQ) and London has the LSE (London Stock Exchange). The +11h time difference affects trading hour overlaps between these exchanges.
Which countries use HST (Hawaii Standard Time)?
HST is used in United States (Hawaii).
Does HST observe daylight saving time?
No, HST does not observe daylight saving time and remains at UTC-10:00 year-round.
What are some interesting 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.
Which cities are in the GMT timezone?
Major cities in the GMT timezone include London, Dublin, Lisbon, Accra, Reykjavik, Edinburgh, Casablanca, Dakar.
What is the UTC offset for GMT?
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is at UTC+00:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to BST.
What should I know about the GMT timezone?
GMT is based on the Prime Meridian (0° longitude) passing through Greenwich, London. The Royal Observatory in Greenwich has been the reference point for GMT since 1884.
When is it midnight in Honolulu, what time is it in London?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Honolulu (HST), it is +11h later in London (GMT).
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