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CST-CN to HST Converter

HST is 18 hours behind CST-CN

Current CST-CN Time
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Asia/Shanghai
Current HST Time
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Pacific/Honolulu
Time Diff
18h behind
CST-CN
UTC+8
HST
UTC-10

CST-CN to HST Conversion Table

Green rows indicate standard business hours (9 AM – 5 PM) in HST

CST-CN to HST time conversion table showing all 24 hours
CST-CN HST
12:00 AM 6:00 AM -1d
1:00 AM 7:00 AM -1d
2:00 AM 8:00 AM -1d
3:00 AM 9:00 AM -1d
4:00 AM 10:00 AM -1d
5:00 AM 11:00 AM -1d
6:00 AM 12:00 PM -1d
7:00 AM 1:00 PM -1d
8:00 AM 2:00 PM -1d
9:00 AM 3:00 PM -1d
10:00 AM 4:00 PM -1d
11:00 AM 5:00 PM -1d
12:00 PM 6:00 PM -1d
1:00 PM 7:00 PM -1d
2:00 PM 8:00 PM -1d
3:00 PM 9:00 PM -1d
4:00 PM 10:00 PM -1d
5:00 PM 11:00 PM -1d
6:00 PM 12:00 AM
7:00 PM 1:00 AM
8:00 PM 2:00 AM
9:00 PM 3:00 AM
10:00 PM 4:00 AM
11:00 PM 5:00 AM

Converting China Standard Time to Hawaii Standard Time

China Standard Time (CST-CN) and Hawaii Standard Time (HST) are separated by a 18 hours time difference. HST is 18 hours behind CST-CN. CST-CN is UTC+8, used in China, while HST is UTC-10, used in United States.

When converting from CST-CN to HST, the key reference points to remember are: 9:00 AM CST-CN equals 3:00 PM HST, 12:00 PM noon CST-CN equals 6:00 PM HST, and 5:00 PM CST-CN equals 11:00 PM HST. The conversion table above shows every hour of the day mapped between these two time zones.

Scheduling Across CST-CN and HST

For professionals scheduling meetings between CST-CN and HST, finding overlapping business hours is essential. Standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in each time zone. Given the 18 hours difference, the window of overlap may be limited, making early morning or late evening calls necessary for one party. Use the highlighted working hours in the conversion table above to quickly identify suitable meeting times.

Daylight Saving Time Considerations

CST-CN does not observe Daylight Saving Time, maintaining UTC+8 year-round. HST does not observe DST, staying at UTC-10 year-round.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between CST-CN and HST?
Hawaii Standard Time (HST) is 18 hours behind China Standard Time (CST-CN). When it is 12:00 PM noon in CST-CN, it is 6:00 PM in HST.
How do I convert CST-CN to HST?
To convert CST-CN to HST, subtract 18 hours from the CST-CN time. For example, 9:00 AM CST-CN is 3:00 PM HST. Use the conversion table above for a quick reference of all 24 hours.
Does CST-CN or HST observe Daylight Saving Time?
CST-CN does not observe Daylight Saving Time. HST does not observe Daylight Saving Time. During DST transitions, the time difference between these zones may change by 1 hour.
What is the best time to schedule a call between CST-CN and HST?
The best time to schedule a call between CST-CN and HST is during overlapping business hours. If you are in CST-CN, try scheduling between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM your time, then check the conversion table above to see what that corresponds to in HST.
Is CST-CN ahead or behind HST?
CST-CN (UTC+8) is 18 hours ahead of HST (UTC-10). CST-CN corresponds to the IANA time zone Asia/Shanghai, while HST corresponds to Pacific/Honolulu.

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