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Time Difference: Honolulu to Los Angeles

🇺🇸HonoluluUTC-10
vs
🇺🇸Los AngelesUTC-8
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Honolulu, US
Tue, Jun 2
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Los Angeles, US
Wed, Jun 3

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Time Difference
3 hours
Los Angeles is 3 hours ahead of Honolulu
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Honolulu vs Los Angeles timezone guide

Honolulu (US) uses the Pacific/Honolulu timezone at UTC-10, while Los Angeles (US) uses America/Los_Angeles at UTC-8. This means Los Angeles is 2 hours ahead of Honolulu (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Honolulu and Los Angeles

Standard 9-to-5 working hours overlap by 5 hours per day. The shared window is 9am–2pm in Honolulu, which is 12pm–5pm in Los Angeles. Schedule recurring meetings inside that window and both teams stay inside standard working hours.

Hour-by-hour planner

HonoluluLos AngelesStatus
6am9amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
7am10amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
8am11amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9am12pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
10am1pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
11am2pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
12pm3pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
1pm4pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
2pm5pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
3pm6pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
4pm7pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
5pm8pmHonolulu evening, Los Angeles evening
6pm9pmHonolulu evening, Los Angeles evening
7pm10pmHonolulu evening, Los Angeles late evening
8pm11pmHonolulu evening, Los Angeles late evening
9pm12amHonolulu evening, Los Angeles asleep
10pm1amHonolulu late evening, Los Angeles asleep

Green = standard working hours (9 AM – 5 PM). Amber = early (6–9 AM). Orange = evening (5–10 PM). Grey = asleep or late.

Daylight saving time between Honolulu and Los Angeles

Los Angeles observes daylight saving time, but Honolulu does not. That means the difference between the two cities changes seasonally — by one hour, around Los Angeles's transition dates.

  • Dec 31 → Mar 8Honolulu is 2 hours behind Los Angeles
  • Mar 8 → Oct 31Honolulu is 3 hours behind Los Angeles
  • Oct 31 → Dec 31Honolulu is 2 hours behind Los Angeles

Distance between Honolulu and Los Angeles

Great-circle distance
4,120 km
Direct flight time
~5h 51m

Honolulu and Los Angeles are 4,120 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~5h 51m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Honolulu and Los Angeles?
The current time difference is 3 hours. Honolulu is currently 3 hours behind Los Angeles.
Is Honolulu ahead of Los Angeles?
No. Honolulu is currently 3 hours behind Los Angeles.
What time is it in Los Angeles when it's 9 AM in Honolulu?
When it's 9 AM in Honolulu, it's 12pm in Los Angeles.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Honolulu and Los Angeles?
The best window is 9am–2pm in Honolulu, which is 12pm–5pm in Los Angeles. That's 5 hours where both teams are inside standard 9-to-5 working hours.
Do Honolulu and Los Angeles observe daylight saving time?
Los Angeles observes daylight saving time, but Honolulu does not — the difference between the two cities changes by one hour around the DST transition dates.
How far apart are Honolulu and Los Angeles?
Honolulu and Los Angeles are 4,120 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 5 hours 51 minutes.