Houston to Honolulu Time Difference
🇺🇸 Houston is currently 5 hours behind of 🇺🇸 Honolulu. This difference varies between 5h and 4h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
-5h
Business overlap
4h
Distance
6,267 km
Approx. flight
7.4h
Hour-by-Hour: Houston to Honolulu
| 🇺🇸 Houston | 🇺🇸 Honolulu | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 7:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 1:00 AM | 8:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 2:00 AM | 9:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 3:00 AM | 10:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 4:00 AM | 11:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 5:00 AM | 12:00 AM | |
| 6:00 AM | 1:00 AM | |
| 7:00 AM | 2:00 AM | |
| 8:00 AM | 3:00 AM | |
| 9:00 AM | 4:00 AM | |
| 10:00 AM | 5:00 AM | |
| 11:00 AM | 6:00 AM | |
| 12:00 PM | 7:00 AM | |
| 1:00 PM | 8:00 AM | |
| 2:00 PM | 9:00 AM | |
| 3:00 PM | 10:00 AM | |
| 4:00 PM | 11:00 AM | |
| 5:00 PM | 12:00 PM | |
| 6:00 PM | 1:00 PM | |
| 7:00 PM | 2:00 PM | |
| 8:00 PM | 3:00 PM | |
| 9:00 PM | 4:00 PM | |
| 10:00 PM | 5:00 PM | |
| 11:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Houston observes Daylight Saving Time, while Honolulu does not. This causes the time difference to shift between 5 hours behind and 4 hours behind depending on the season. Currently, Houston is 5 hours behind relative to Honolulu.
Min difference
5h
Max difference
4h
Best Meeting Times
There are 4 overlapping business hours between Houston and Honolulu (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇺🇸 Houston
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
🇺🇸 Honolulu
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Houston and Honolulu?
The time difference between Houston and Honolulu is currently 5 hours behind. Houston uses CDT (UTC-5), while Honolulu uses HST (UTC-10). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 5 hours behind to 4 hours behind.
When it's noon in Houston, what time is it in Honolulu?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Houston, it is 7:00 AM in Honolulu. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Houston and Honolulu change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Houston observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 5 hours behind and 4 hours behind at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Houston and Honolulu?
The best time to call is between 2:00 PM and 6:00 PM in Houston (which is 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM in Honolulu). This 4-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Houston ahead or behind Honolulu?
Houston is currently 5 hours ahead of Honolulu.
What time zone is Houston in?
Houston is in the America/Chicago time zone, currently using CDT (UTC-5). Houston observes Daylight Saving Time, so the offset changes twice a year.
What time is midnight in Houston in Honolulu?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Houston, it is 7:00 PM in Honolulu.