Time Now in Hilo, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 19.73° N, 155.09° W
Elevation: 18 m above sea level
Population rank: #1114 of 21,150 cities in United States by population
State: Hawaii
Country: 🇺🇸 United States (North America)
IANA Timezone: Pacific/Honolulu
Solar time: clocks run about 20m ahead of the sun
Timezone: HST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in United States: AKST, CST, EST, HST, MST, PST
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in United States: AKDT, CDT, EDT, HDT, MDT, PDT
Local time in Hilo runs on a UTC−10:00 offset (Pacific/Honolulu). Hilo does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. Today gives roughly 13 hours of daylight, near the midpoint of the year. Its tropical latitude keeps the seasonal change in daylight fairly gentle. At about 18 m, Hilo is practically at sea level. The nearest big city, Los Angeles, is a distant 3958 km away. A major centre in the United States, Hilo keeps a busy schedule across its time zone.
Hilo gets 12h 48m of daylight today, with sunrise at 06:00 and sunset at 18:48.
Time & Daylight in Hilo
Daylight Hours in Hilo
Hilo gets 12h 48m of daylight today. Sunrise in Hilo is at 06:00 and sunset in Hilo is at 18:48.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 56m near the December solstice to 13h 19m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Hilo and Major Cities
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Cities Sharing Hilo's Time Zone (UTC-10:00)
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Prayer Times in Hilo
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 14 Aug ● | 04:40 | 06:00 | 12:25 | 15:43 | 18:49 | 20:19 |
| Sat, 15 Aug | 04:41 | 06:00 | 12:24 | 15:43 | 18:48 | 20:18 |
| Sun, 16 Aug | 04:41 | 06:01 | 12:24 | 15:43 | 18:48 | 20:18 |
| Mon, 17 Aug | 04:42 | 06:01 | 12:24 | 15:43 | 18:47 | 20:17 |
| Tue, 18 Aug | 04:42 | 06:01 | 12:24 | 15:43 | 18:46 | 20:16 |
| Wed, 19 Aug | 04:43 | 06:01 | 12:24 | 15:43 | 18:46 | 20:16 |
| Thu, 20 Aug | 04:43 | 06:02 | 12:23 | 15:43 | 18:45 | 20:15 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Hilo
Sunrise
in Hilo
↑
6:00 AM
Sunset
in Hilo
↓
6:48 PM
Day Length
12h 48m
Dawn
in Hilo
5:37 AM
Dusk
in Hilo
7:12 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Hilo
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
5.6%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 08:55
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 20:23
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Distances & Clock Changes in Hilo
How Far Is Hilo From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 3,958 km | ENE (59deg) |
| Tokyo | 6,547 km | WNW (300deg) |
| New York | 7,860 km | NE (53deg) |
| Sydney | 8,236 km | SW (224deg) |
| Hong Kong | 9,261 km | WNW (291deg) |
| Singapore | 11,116 km | W (275deg) |
| Moscow | 11,536 km | N (353deg) |
| London | 11,727 km | NNE (16deg) |
Hilo's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Hilo and you would surface near Gweta, Botswana, about 61 km from the antipodal point at 19.7deg S, 24.9deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Hilo
What time is it in Hilo right now?
The current local time in Hilo is 09:11 on Friday, August 14, 2026. Hilo follows the Pacific/Honolulu time zone.
What time zone is Hilo in?
Hilo uses the Pacific/Honolulu IANA time zone (UTC-10:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Hilo?
Is Hilo on daylight saving time right now?
No. Daylight saving time is not in effect in Hilo as of August 14, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Hilo today?
In Hilo today the sun rises at 06:00 and sets at 18:48, giving 12h 48m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Hilo tonight?
Tonight the moon over Hilo is in its Waxing Crescent phase, lit 5.6%.
What is solar time in Hilo?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Hilo, clocks run about 20m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.