EST to HST Converter

Category: Time Zone Converters

- July 01, 2025

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Eastern Standard Time (EST)

UTC-5 • New York, Boston, Atlanta

Conversion Settings

Configure your timezone conversion preferences

Auto Convert

Daylight Saving Aware

Show UTC Offset

Show Seconds

Hawaii Standard Time (HST)

UTC-10 • Honolulu, Hilo, Kailua

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Select a time to convert

Time Difference: --

UTC Offset (EST): -5

UTC Offset (HST): -10

DST Status: --

EST Time: --

HST Time: --

Time Format:

Current EST: --:--:--

Current HST: --:--:--

🌺 EST is 5 hours ahead of HST (6 hours during EDT). Hawaii never observes daylight saving time and stays on HST year-round (UTC-10).

EST to HST Conversion Guide

What is EST to HST Conversion?

EST to HST conversion helps you translate time between Eastern Standard Time and Hawaii Standard Time zones. EST is UTC-5 and is observed during standard time from the first Sunday in November to the second Sunday in March. HST is UTC-10 and never changes, as Hawaii does not observe daylight saving time. The time difference is 5 hours during EST and 6 hours during EDT, with EST/EDT being ahead.

Time Zone Information

Eastern Standard Time (EST): Used in New York, Boston, Atlanta during standard time. UTC-5 during winter months (November to March).

Hawaii Standard Time (HST): Used throughout all Hawaiian islands including Honolulu, Hilo, and Kailua. Always UTC-10 and never changes.

Time Difference: EST is 5 hours ahead of HST. During EDT (summer), the difference increases to 6 hours.

Daylight Saving Time Impact

EST Period: First Sunday in November to second Sunday in March (UTC-5)

EDT Period: Second Sunday in March to first Sunday in November (UTC-4)

Hawaii: Never observes daylight saving time - remains UTC-10 year-round due to proximity to equator

Common Conversion Examples

Business Hours (EST)

EST 1:00 PM → HST 8:00 AM

EST 6:00 PM → HST 1:00 PM

Good overlap for meetings

Business Hours (EDT)

EDT 2:00 PM → HST 8:00 AM

EDT 7:00 PM → HST 1:00 PM

6-hour difference in summer

Travel Planning

EST Departure: 6:00 PM

HST Arrival: 1:00 PM (same day)

Perfect for vacation planning

Event Scheduling

EST Midnight: 7:00 PM HST (previous day)

EST Noon: 7:00 AM HST

5-hour difference in winter

Conversion Tips & Best Practices

• EST is 5 hours ahead of HST - subtract 5 hours to convert from EST to HST

• During EDT (summer), subtract 6 hours to convert to HST

• Hawaii never changes time - HST is constant year-round at UTC-10

• Best meeting times: 1-6 PM EST = 8 AM-1 PM HST

• Hawaii's proximity to equator means minimal daylight variation throughout the year

• All Hawaiian islands (Oahu, Maui, Kauai, Big Island) use the same time zone

Convert Between EST and HST

Whether you're syncing with colleagues across the mainland or planning a trip to paradise, keeping Eastern Standard Time and Hawaii Standard Time in sync doesn't have to be confusing. This EST↔HST Time Converter helps you instantly translate dates and hours between two very different zones, with smart adjustments for daylight saving time. Here's a simple reference to help visualize how these zones pair up globally:

Eastern Standard Time (UTC-5)	Hawaii Standard Time (UTC-10)
🇧🇸 Bahamas 🇧🇧 Barbados 🇧🇿 Belize 🇨🇦 Canada (Ontario, Quebec, etc.) 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇪🇨 Ecuador (mainland) 🇭🇹 Haiti 🇯🇲 Jamaica 🇲🇽 Mexico (Quintana Roo) 🇵🇦 Panama 🇵🇪 Peru 🇺🇸 United States (New York, Georgia, Florida, etc.)	🇺🇸 United States (Hawaii)

Why this converter makes sense for everyday schedules

The time gap between the East Coast and Hawaii isn’t just big, it’s irregular. Hawaii doesn’t use daylight saving time, while places like New York and Atlanta do. That means the offset can swing between five and six hours depending on the time of year. This tool makes those jumps easy to track, and it takes the guesswork out of meeting planning, travel itineraries, or coordinating with friends and family.

Here’s how it works in plain terms

Select your date and time

You start by picking the date and time in your current zone, either EST or HST. The tool gives you a date picker and a time input so you can get precise to the minute.

Choose your input timezone

A dropdown lets you set whether your input time is in Eastern Standard Time or Hawaii Standard Time. This is helpful if you're in Hawaii and trying to check what time something is back east, or vice versa.

Click convert, or let it convert automatically

Once your inputs are ready, hit the convert button, or let the tool handle it automatically if the "Auto Convert" box is checked. It’ll instantly show you the equivalent time in the other zone, along with date info.

Optional controls for more detail

You can tweak a few extra settings, like:

Daylight Saving Aware: Turns on smart DST detection so you get either EST (UTC-5) or EDT (UTC-4) depending on the season.
Show UTC Offset: Adds a UTC offset label for quick reference.
Show Seconds: Adds precision down to the second.

Live clocks for both zones

If you're working in real time, there's a live display showing the current time in both EST and HST. These update every second so you can monitor both clocks at once.

Built for back-and-forth comparison

The "Swap" button flips the direction of the conversion. If you were starting from EST, it’ll reset so you’re inputting from HST instead. The display headers and zone labels change automatically, so it’s always clear which way you're converting.

Need to reset everything? The "Reset" button brings it all back to today’s date and the default EST→HST mode. If you want to grab the current time instantly, hit the "Now" button and it’ll auto-fill the input based on your current time zone selection.

Case in point: Scheduling across the U.S. mainland and Hawaii

Let’s say you’re organizing a weekly team check-in between your headquarters in New York and your satellite office in Honolulu. You want a time that’s not too early for Hawaii and not too late for New York. A 1 PM EST meeting lands at 8 AM in HST, which is a fair compromise. With this converter, you can plan that easily, account for DST shifts in the spring and fall, and avoid accidental mix-ups with meeting invites.

Time sync doesn’t have to be tricky

Jumping between Hawaii and the East Coast is already a long flight, figuring out the right time shouldn't be. This converter brings you a clean, accurate way to handle the five (or six) hour gap. No guessing. No messy mental math. Just punch in the time, and you’re ready to go.