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Chicago to Honolulu time difference

Live time in both cities, a conversion table and the best hours to call.

Honolulu is 5 hours behind Chicago right now. It is 4 hours behind in January and 5 hours behind in July. When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 5:00 AM (winter) or 4:00 AM (summer) in Honolulu.

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Today, hour by hour

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Green rows are inside 9 AM–5 PM in both places.

Chicago to Honolulu time table

ChicagoHonolulu (January)Honolulu (July)
12:00 AM8:00 PM (−1 day)7:00 PM (−1 day)
1:00 AM9:00 PM (−1 day)8:00 PM (−1 day)
2:00 AM10:00 PM (−1 day)9:00 PM (−1 day)
3:00 AM11:00 PM (−1 day)10:00 PM (−1 day)
4:00 AM12:00 AM11:00 PM (−1 day)
5:00 AM1:00 AM12:00 AM
6:00 AM2:00 AM1:00 AM
7:00 AM3:00 AM2:00 AM
8:00 AM4:00 AM3:00 AM
9:00 AM5:00 AM4:00 AM
10:00 AM6:00 AM5:00 AM
11:00 AM7:00 AM6:00 AM
12:00 PM8:00 AM7:00 AM
1:00 PM9:00 AM8:00 AM
2:00 PM10:00 AM9:00 AM
3:00 PM11:00 AM10:00 AM
4:00 PM12:00 PM11:00 AM
5:00 PM1:00 PM12:00 PM
6:00 PM2:00 PM1:00 PM
7:00 PM3:00 PM2:00 PM
8:00 PM4:00 PM3:00 PM
9:00 PM5:00 PM4:00 PM
10:00 PM6:00 PM5:00 PM
11:00 PM7:00 PM6:00 PM

When the difference changes

DatesDifference
Oct 9, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026Honolulu is 5 hours behind Chicago
Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 13, 2027Honolulu is 4 hours behind Chicago
Mar 14, 2027 – Nov 6, 2027Honolulu is 5 hours behind Chicago
Nov 7, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027Honolulu is 4 hours behind Chicago

Chicago uses daylight saving time. Next clock changes: Nov 1, 2026 (to UTC-6), Mar 14, 2027 (to UTC-5). Honolulu does not use daylight saving time. It stays at UTC-10 all year.

Best time to call Honolulu, United States from Chicago

  • January: shared 9-to-5 hours are 1:00 PM–5:00 PM in Chicago (9:00 AM–1:00 PM in Honolulu).
  • July: shared 9-to-5 hours are 2:00 PM–5:00 PM in Chicago (9:00 AM–12:00 PM in Honolulu).

Honolulu vs other US time zones

US cityJanuaryJuly
New York5 hours behind6 hours behind
Chicago4 hours behind5 hours behind
Denver3 hours behind4 hours behind
Phoenix3 hours behind3 hours behind
Los Angeles2 hours behind3 hours behind

Convert a different date with the time zone converter, or plan a call with the meeting planner.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Chicago and Honolulu?

Honolulu is 4 hours behind Chicago in January and 5 hours behind in July.

If it is 8 PM in Chicago, what time is it in Honolulu?

4:00 PM in winter and 3:00 PM in summer.

Does Honolulu use daylight saving time?

Honolulu does not use daylight saving time. It stays at UTC-10 all year.