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
Hilo is in the Pacific/Honolulu time zone (UTC−10:00). Daylight saving time is not currently in effect. Use this page to check the exact local time in Hilo, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Hilo
Daylight Hours in Hilo
Hilo gets 13h 10m of daylight today. Sunrise in Hilo is at 05:51 and sunset in Hilo is at 19:01.
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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Common Questions About Time in Hilo
What is the current local time in Hilo?
The live local time in Hilo is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Hilo currently observes HST, with a standard offset of UTC−10:00.
What time zone is Hilo in?
Hilo uses the HST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−10:00.
Does Hilo observe daylight saving time?
No. Hilo stays on standard time throughout the year.
Cities Sharing Hilo's Time Zone (UTC−10:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Hilo.
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Prayer Times in Hilo
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 18 Jul ● | 04:27 | 05:51 | 12:26 | 15:41 | 19:02 | 20:32 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 04:27 | 05:51 | 12:26 | 15:41 | 19:01 | 20:31 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 04:28 | 05:51 | 12:26 | 15:41 | 19:01 | 20:31 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 04:28 | 05:52 | 12:26 | 15:40 | 19:01 | 20:31 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 04:29 | 05:52 | 12:26 | 15:40 | 19:01 | 20:31 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 04:29 | 05:53 | 12:26 | 15:39 | 19:00 | 20:30 |
| Fri, 24 Jul | 04:30 | 05:53 | 12:26 | 15:39 | 19:00 | 20:30 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Hilo
View detailed past and future sunrise, sunset, and twilight times for Hilo. Track daylight hours, sun phases, and more.
Moon Phases & Times for Hilo
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 08:54 on Saturday, July 18, 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 — Hilo is not currently observing daylight saving time as of July 18, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Hilo today?
Today in Hilo: sunrise is at 05:51 and sunset is at 19:01, giving 13h 10m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Hilo tonight?
The moon phase over Hilo tonight is Waxing Crescent with 23.8% illumination.
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.