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New York to Honolulu time difference

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

Honolulu is 6 hours behind New York right now. It is 5 hours behind in January and 6 hours behind in July. When it is 9:00 AM in New York, it is 4:00 AM (winter) or 3:00 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.

New York to Honolulu time table

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

When the difference changes

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

New York uses daylight saving time. Next clock changes: Nov 1, 2026 (to UTC-5), Mar 14, 2027 (to UTC-4). Honolulu does not use daylight saving time. It stays at UTC-10 all year.

Best time to call Honolulu, United States from New York

  • January: shared 9-to-5 hours are 2:00 PM–5:00 PM in New York (9:00 AM–12:00 PM in Honolulu).
  • July: shared 9-to-5 hours are 3:00 PM–5:00 PM in New York (9:00 AM–11:00 AM 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 New York and Honolulu?

Honolulu is 5 hours behind New York in January and 6 hours behind in July.

If it is 8 PM in New York, what time is it in Honolulu?

3:00 PM in winter and 2:00 PM in summer.

Does Honolulu use daylight saving time?

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