HST to EST Converter
EST is 5 hours ahead of HST. 9:00 AM HST = 2:00 PM EST.
EST is 5 hours ahead of HST at the moment. To convert HST to EST, add 5 hours to the HST time: 9:00 AM HST = 2:00 PM EST.
HST (Hawaii-Aleutian Time) is used in Hawaii (all year, no daylight saving time). EST (Eastern Time) is used in New York, Washington DC, Florida, Georgia, Ohio, Michigan, Ontario, Quebec, Panama and Jamaica (all year).
HST to EST time conversion table
HST to EST on 6 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| HST | EST | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM HST | 5:00 AM EST | night |
| 1:00 AM HST | 6:00 AM EST | — |
| 2:00 AM HST | 7:00 AM EST | — |
| 3:00 AM HST | 8:00 AM EST | — |
| 4:00 AM HST | 9:00 AM EST | — |
| 5:00 AM HST | 10:00 AM EST | — |
| 6:00 AM HST | 11:00 AM EST | — |
| 7:00 AM HST | 12:00 PM EST | — |
| 8:00 AM HST | 1:00 PM EST | — |
| 9:00 AM HST | 2:00 PM EST | work hours |
| 10:00 AM HST | 3:00 PM EST | work hours |
| 11:00 AM HST | 4:00 PM EST | work hours |
| 12:00 PM HST | 5:00 PM EST | — |
| 1:00 PM HST | 6:00 PM EST | — |
| 2:00 PM HST | 7:00 PM EST | — |
| 3:00 PM HST | 8:00 PM EST | — |
| 4:00 PM HST | 9:00 PM EST | — |
| 5:00 PM HST | 10:00 PM EST | night |
| 6:00 PM HST | 11:00 PM EST | night |
| 7:00 PM HST | 12:00 AM EST | next day |
| 8:00 PM HST | 1:00 AM EST | next day |
| 9:00 PM HST | 2:00 AM EST | next day |
| 10:00 PM HST | 3:00 AM EST | next day |
| 11:00 PM HST | 4:00 AM EST | next day |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert HST to EST
Add 5 hours to the HST time to get EST.
Example: 9:00 AM HST = 2:00 PM EST.
Across midnight: 10:00 PM HST = 3:00 AM EST (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between HST and EST
The time difference between HST and EST 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 – 6 Mar 2026: EST is 5 hours ahead of HST.
- 7 Mar 2026 – 30 Oct 2026: EST is 6 hours ahead of HST.
- 31 Oct 2026 – 30 Dec 2026: EST is 5 hours ahead of HST.
HST and EST during daylight saving time
- HST does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC−10 all year.
- EST next changes on 14 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 01:59 local time, from EST (UTC−5) to EDT (UTC−4).
Best time for a meeting between HST and EST
HST and EST share 3 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM HST lands between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM EST, inside working hours for both.
HST to EST FAQ
What is the time difference between HST and EST?
Right now EST is 5 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 EST?
9:00 AM HST is 2:00 PM EST.
What is 12 PM (noon) HST in EST?
12:00 PM HST is 5:00 PM EST.
Is EST ahead of or behind HST?
EST is 5 hours ahead of HST, so it is later in EST 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 EST change for daylight saving time?
Yes. EST next changes on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from EST to EDT.
What is the best time for a meeting between HST and EST?
HST and EST share 3 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM HST lands between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM EST, inside working hours for both.
Is ET the same as EST?
EST is the winter (standard) name of Eastern Time (ET). From March to November the same clocks are called EDT. This converter always uses the one in force on the date you choose.
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Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.