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UTC to HST Converter

HST is 10 hours behind UTC

Current UTC Time
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Etc/UTC
Current HST Time
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Pacific/Honolulu
Time Diff
10h behind
UTC
UTC+0
HST
UTC-10

UTC to HST Conversion Table

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

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

Converting Coordinated Universal Time to Hawaii Standard Time

Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) and Hawaii Standard Time (HST) are separated by a 10 hours time difference. HST is 10 hours behind UTC. UTC is UTC+0, while HST is UTC-10, used in United States.

When converting from UTC to HST, the key reference points to remember are: 9:00 AM UTC equals 11:00 PM HST, 12:00 PM noon UTC equals 2:00 AM HST, and 5:00 PM UTC equals 7:00 AM HST. The conversion table above shows every hour of the day mapped between these two time zones.

Scheduling Across UTC and HST

For professionals scheduling meetings between UTC 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 10 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

UTC does not observe Daylight Saving Time, maintaining UTC+0 year-round. HST does not observe DST, staying at UTC-10 year-round.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between UTC and HST?
Hawaii Standard Time (HST) is 10 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). When it is 12:00 PM noon in UTC, it is 2:00 AM in HST.
How do I convert UTC to HST?
To convert UTC to HST, subtract 10 hours from the UTC time. For example, 9:00 AM UTC is 11:00 PM HST. Use the conversion table above for a quick reference of all 24 hours.
Does UTC or HST observe Daylight Saving Time?
UTC 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 UTC and HST?
The best time to schedule a call between UTC and HST is during overlapping business hours. If you are in UTC, 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 UTC ahead or behind HST?
UTC (UTC+0) is 10 hours ahead of HST (UTC-10). UTC corresponds to the IANA time zone Etc/UTC, while HST corresponds to Pacific/Honolulu.

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