HST to CET Converter
CET is 11 hours ahead of HST. 9:00 AM HST = 8:00 PM CET.
CET is 11 hours ahead of HST at the moment. To convert HST to CET, add 11 hours to the HST time: 9:00 AM HST = 8:00 PM CET.
HST (Hawaii-Aleutian Time) is used in Hawaii (all year, no daylight saving time). CET (Central European Time) is used in Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, Poland, Sweden, Norway, Austria, Switzerland and more.
HST to CET time conversion table
HST to CET on 6 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| HST | CET | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM HST | 11:00 AM CET | — |
| 1:00 AM HST | 12:00 PM CET | — |
| 2:00 AM HST | 1:00 PM CET | — |
| 3:00 AM HST | 2:00 PM CET | — |
| 4:00 AM HST | 3:00 PM CET | — |
| 5:00 AM HST | 4:00 PM CET | — |
| 6:00 AM HST | 5:00 PM CET | — |
| 7:00 AM HST | 6:00 PM CET | — |
| 8:00 AM HST | 7:00 PM CET | — |
| 9:00 AM HST | 8:00 PM CET | — |
| 10:00 AM HST | 9:00 PM CET | — |
| 11:00 AM HST | 10:00 PM CET | night |
| 12:00 PM HST | 11:00 PM CET | night |
| 1:00 PM HST | 12:00 AM CET | next day |
| 2:00 PM HST | 1:00 AM CET | next day |
| 3:00 PM HST | 2:00 AM CET | next day |
| 4:00 PM HST | 3:00 AM CET | next day |
| 5:00 PM HST | 4:00 AM CET | next day |
| 6:00 PM HST | 5:00 AM CET | next day |
| 7:00 PM HST | 6:00 AM CET | next day |
| 8:00 PM HST | 7:00 AM CET | next day |
| 9:00 PM HST | 8:00 AM CET | next day |
| 10:00 PM HST | 9:00 AM CET | next day |
| 11:00 PM HST | 10:00 AM CET | next day |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert HST to CET
Add 11 hours to the HST time to get CET.
Example: 9:00 AM HST = 8:00 PM CET.
Across midnight: 10:00 PM HST = 9:00 AM CET (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between HST and CET
The time difference between HST and CET is not the same all year, because the two sides change for daylight saving time on different dates. In 2026 it works out like this:
- 31 Dec 2025 – 27 Mar 2026: CET is 11 hours ahead of HST.
- 28 Mar 2026 – 23 Oct 2026: CET is 12 hours ahead of HST.
- 24 Oct 2026 – 30 Dec 2026: CET is 11 hours ahead of HST.
HST and CET during daylight saving time
- HST does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC−10 all year.
- CET next changes on 28 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 01:59 local time, from CET (UTC+1) to CEST (UTC+2).
Best time for a meeting between HST and CET
HST and CET have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM HST, which is 6:00 PM CET.
HST to CET FAQ
What is the time difference between HST and CET?
Right now CET is 11 hours ahead of HST. The gap changes 3 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM HST in CET?
9:00 AM HST is 8:00 PM CET.
What is 12 PM (noon) HST in CET?
12:00 PM HST is 11:00 PM CET.
Is CET ahead of or behind HST?
CET is 11 hours ahead of HST, so it is later in CET than in HST.
Does HST change for daylight saving time?
No. HST stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
Does CET change for daylight saving time?
Yes. CET next changes on 28 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from CET to CEST.
What is the best time for a meeting between HST and CET?
HST and CET have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM HST, which is 6:00 PM CET.
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Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.