Honolulu to Los Angeles Time Difference
🇺🇸 Honolulu is currently 3 hours ahead of 🇺🇸 Los Angeles. This difference varies between 2h and 3h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
+3h
Business overlap
6h
Distance
4,120 km
Approx. flight
4.8h
Hour-by-Hour: Honolulu to Los Angeles
| 🇺🇸 Honolulu | 🇺🇸 Los Angeles | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 12:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 10:00 PM | 1:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 11:00 PM | 2:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Los Angeles observes Daylight Saving Time, while Honolulu does not. This causes the time difference to shift between 2 hours ahead and 3 hours ahead depending on the season. Currently, Honolulu is 3 hours ahead relative to Los Angeles.
Min difference
2h
Max difference
3h
Best Meeting Times
There are 6 overlapping business hours between Honolulu and Los Angeles (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇺🇸 Honolulu
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
🇺🇸 Los Angeles
12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Honolulu and Los Angeles?
The time difference between Honolulu and Los Angeles is currently 3 hours ahead. Honolulu uses HST (UTC-10), while Los Angeles uses PDT (UTC-7). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 2 hours ahead to 3 hours ahead.
When it's noon in Honolulu, what time is it in Los Angeles?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Honolulu, it is 3:00 PM in Los Angeles. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Honolulu and Los Angeles change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Los Angeles observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 2 hours ahead and 3 hours ahead at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Honolulu and Los Angeles?
The best time to call is between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM in Honolulu (which is 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Los Angeles). This 6-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Honolulu ahead or behind Los Angeles?
Honolulu is currently 3 hours behind Los Angeles.
What time zone is Honolulu in?
Honolulu is in the Pacific/Honolulu time zone, currently using HST (UTC-10). Honolulu does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
What time is midnight in Honolulu in Los Angeles?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Honolulu, it is 3:00 AM in Los Angeles.