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PST to HST Converter

HST is 2 hours behind PST

Current PST Time
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America/Los_Angeles
Current HST Time
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Pacific/Honolulu
Time Diff
2h behind
PST
UTC-8
HST
UTC-10
Overlapping hours: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM PST (6h)

PST to HST Conversion Table

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

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

Converting Pacific Standard Time to Hawaii Standard Time

Pacific Standard Time (PST) and Hawaii Standard Time (HST) are separated by a 2 hours time difference. HST is 2 hours behind PST. PST is UTC-8, used in United States, Canada, while HST is UTC-10, used in United States.

When converting from PST to HST, the key reference points to remember are: 9:00 AM PST equals 7:00 AM HST, 12:00 PM noon PST equals 10:00 AM HST, and 5:00 PM PST equals 3:00 PM HST. The conversion table above shows every hour of the day mapped between these two time zones.

Scheduling Across PST and HST

For professionals scheduling meetings between PST 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 2 hours difference, the window of overlap may be limited. Use the highlighted working hours in the conversion table above to quickly identify suitable meeting times.

Daylight Saving Time Considerations

PST observes Daylight Saving Time, switching to PDT (UTC-7) during summer months. HST does not observe DST, staying at UTC-10 year-round. During DST transitions, the time difference between these zones may temporarily change by 1 hour. Always verify the current offset during spring and fall transition periods.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between PST and HST?
Hawaii Standard Time (HST) is 2 hours behind Pacific Standard Time (PST). When it is 12:00 PM noon in PST, it is 10:00 AM in HST.
How do I convert PST to HST?
To convert PST to HST, subtract 2 hours from the PST time. For example, 9:00 AM PST is 7:00 AM HST. Use the conversion table above for a quick reference of all 24 hours.
Does PST or HST observe Daylight Saving Time?
PST observes Daylight Saving Time, switching to PDT (UTC-7). 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 PST and HST?
The best time to schedule a call between PST and HST is during overlapping business hours. If you are in PST, 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 PST ahead or behind HST?
PST (UTC-8) is 2 hours ahead of HST (UTC-10). PST corresponds to the IANA time zone America/Los_Angeles, while HST corresponds to Pacific/Honolulu.

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