Cities in Hawaii
Hawaii observes Hawaii–Aleutian Standard Time (HST, UTC−10) and does not observe Daylight Saving Time. The only US state in the tropics, famous for its stunning islands.
Cities in Hawaii span the Pacific/Honolulu time zone. There are 26 featured cities in Hawaii on WorldTimePage, each with a live local clock. The capital of Hawaii is Honolulu. Hawaii observes Hawaii–Aleutian Standard Time (HST, UTC−10) and does not observe Daylight Saving Time. The only US state in the tropics, famous for its stunning islands.
Top Cities in Hawaii
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All Cities in Hawaii
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Frequently Asked Questions — Cities in Hawaii
How many cities are in Hawaii?
Hawaii has many cities. The top cities in Hawaii featured on WorldTimePage include Honolulu, East Honolulu, Pearl City, Hilo, Kailua, Waipahu, Kaneohe, Mililani, Ewa Beach, Kihei, Lahaina, Wailuku, Kahului, Kailua-Kona, Kapaa, Lihue, Waimea, Haleiwa, Makawao, Lanai City, Kaunakakai, Kapolei, Wahiawa, Aiea, Hana, Kahuku, with Honolulu serving as the state capital.
What time zone is Hawaii in?
Hawaii uses the Pacific/Honolulu time zone. All major cities in Hawaii observe the same time zone.
What is the capital city of Hawaii?
The capital city of Hawaii is Honolulu. It is located in the Pacific/Honolulu time zone.
What are the largest cities in Hawaii?
The largest cities in Hawaii include Honolulu, East Honolulu, Pearl City, Hilo, Kailua and more.
What is the current time in Hawaii?
The current time in Hawaii follows the Pacific/Honolulu time zone. You can see live clocks for all cities in Hawaii on this page.
Does Hawaii observe Daylight Saving Time?
No. Hawaii does not observe Daylight Saving Time. It stays on Hawaii–Aleutian Standard Time (HST, UTC−10) year-round. Hawaii has never observed DST, and its tropical latitude makes daylight hours relatively consistent throughout the year.
How far behind is Hawaii from the US East Coast?
Hawaii (HST, UTC−10) is 5 hours behind California (PST, UTC−8), 6 hours behind the US Mountain states, 7 hours behind the US Central states, and 5 hours behind the US East Coast during standard time. In summer, Hawaii remains UTC−10 while the mainland shifts forward, making the gap larger by 1 hour.
Are East Honolulu, Pearl City, and Hilo on the same time?
Yes. East Honolulu, Pearl City, and Hilo are all in the Pacific/Honolulu time zone (HST) and always share the same local time. Every city in Hawaii follows this single time zone.
What time zone is East Honolulu in?
East Honolulu is in the Pacific/Honolulu time zone (HST). It follows the same schedule as the rest of Hawaii, with no time difference from other cities in the state.