Time Difference: Honolulu vs New York City
Honolulu
5:31:29 AM HST
Friday, November 13, 2026
5h
5h
New York City
10:31:29 AM EST
Friday, November 13, 2026
New York City is 5 hours ahead of Honolulu.
Quick Reference
- Honolulu
- HST (GMT-10)
No Daylight Saving Time
- New York City
- EST (GMT-5)
EDT starts on Mar 14, 2027
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the time difference between Honolulu and New York City?
- New York City is 5 hours ahead of Honolulu.
- When is the best time to call from Honolulu to New York City?
- The best time to call is during overlapping business hours (9 AM – 5 PM) in both cities. Use the interactive converter on this page to visually compare hours side by side.
- Does the time difference change with daylight saving time?
- The time difference may change when either city enters or exits daylight saving time. Honolulu uses HST and New York City uses EST.