Time Difference Between Hawaii and Los Angeles

The time difference between Hawaii and Los Angeles is 2 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in Hawaii, it is 14:00 in Los Angeles. Hawaii uses the Pacific/Honolulu time zone (UTC-10), while Los Angeles uses America/Los_Angeles (UTC-8).

Los Angeles is 2 hours ahead of Hawaii — 2 hours
Hawaii, United States
07:06:52
Saturday, November 7, 2026
UTC-10 · HST
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Los Angeles, United States
09:06:52
Saturday, November 7, 2026
UTC-8 · PST

Time Zone Details: Hawaii vs Los Angeles

Detail Hawaii Los Angeles
Time Zone IDPacific/HonoluluAmerica/Los_Angeles
UTC OffsetUTC-10UTC-8
AbbreviationHSTPST
DST ActiveNoNo
CountryUnited StatesUnited States
RegionHawaiiNorth America

Best Time to Schedule a Call

There are 6 overlapping business hours between Hawaii and Los Angeles (assuming 9:00–17:00 in each city). The ideal window for calls and meetings is:

09:00–15:00 in Hawaii  =  11:00–17:00 in Los Angeles

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

Use this table to quickly convert any hour from Hawaii time to Los Angeles time. Rows highlighted in green indicate overlapping business hours in both cities.

Hawaii Los Angeles
00:00 02:00 Night
01:00 03:00 Night
02:00 04:00 Night
03:00 05:00 Night
04:00 06:00 Night
05:00 07:00 Night
06:00 08:00
07:00 09:00
08:00 10:00
09:00 11:00 Overlap
10:00 12:00 Overlap
11:00 13:00 Overlap
12:00 14:00 Overlap
13:00 15:00 Overlap
14:00 16:00 Overlap
15:00 17:00
16:00 18:00
17:00 19:00
18:00 20:00
19:00 21:00
20:00 22:00
21:00 23:00
22:00 00:00 (+1 day) Night
23:00 01:00 (+1 day) Night

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Neither Hawaii nor Los Angeles is currently observing daylight saving time. If either city observes DST, the time difference will change by 1 hour when DST begins or ends. Always double-check before scheduling across these time zones during March–April and October–November.

Practical Tips for Hawaii–Los Angeles Scheduling

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Hawaii and Los Angeles?

The time difference is 2 hours. Los Angeles is 2 hours ahead of Hawaii.

Does the time difference change during the year?

It can. If either Hawaii or Los Angeles observes daylight saving time, the gap will shift by 1 hour during the transition periods (typically March–April and October–November).

When is the best time to call from Hawaii to Los Angeles?

The best window is between 09:00 and 15:00 Hawaii time, which corresponds to 11:00–17:00 in Los Angeles. Both sides fall within normal business hours.

How do I convert Hawaii time to Los Angeles time?

Add 2 hours to Hawaii time to get Los Angeles time. Use the hour-by-hour table above for a quick reference.

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