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Time Difference: Honolulu to Tokyo

🇺🇸HonoluluUTC-10
vs
🇯🇵TokyoUTC+9
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Honolulu, US
Tue, Jun 2
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Tokyo, Japan
Wed, Jun 3

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Time Difference
19 hours
Tokyo is 19 hours ahead of Honolulu
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Honolulu vs Tokyo timezone guide

Honolulu (US) uses the Pacific/Honolulu timezone at UTC-10, while Tokyo (Japan) uses Asia/Tokyo at UTC+9. This means Tokyo is 19 hours ahead of Honolulu (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Honolulu and Tokyo

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Honolulu and Tokyo do not overlap. To meet synchronously, one side will need to start early or stay late — see the hour-by-hour planner below for the least disruptive options.

Hour-by-hour planner

HonoluluTokyoStatus
6am1amHonolulu early, Tokyo asleep
7am2amHonolulu early, Tokyo asleep
8am3amHonolulu early, Tokyo asleep
9am4amHonolulu working hours, Tokyo asleep
10am5amHonolulu working hours, Tokyo asleep
11am6amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
12pm7amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
1pm8amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
2pm9amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
3pm10amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
4pm11amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
5pm12pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
6pm1pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
7pm2pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
8pm3pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9pm4pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10pm5pmHonolulu late evening, Tokyo evening

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 Tokyo

Neither Honolulu nor Tokyo observes daylight saving time. The time difference between them stays at 19 hours behind all year — recurring meetings only need to be scheduled once.

Distance between Honolulu and Tokyo

Great-circle distance
6,209 km
Direct flight time
~8h 18m

Honolulu and Tokyo are 6,209 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~8h 18m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Honolulu and Tokyo?
The current time difference is 19 hours. Honolulu is currently 19 hours behind Tokyo.
Is Honolulu ahead of Tokyo?
No. Honolulu is currently 19 hours behind Tokyo.
What time is it in Tokyo when it's 9 AM in Honolulu?
When it's 9 AM in Honolulu, it's 4am in Tokyo.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Honolulu and Tokyo?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Honolulu and Tokyo do not overlap. To meet synchronously, one side will need to start before 9 AM or work past 5 PM — see the planner above for the least disruptive options.
Do Honolulu and Tokyo observe daylight saving time?
Neither Honolulu nor Tokyo observes daylight saving time. The difference between them stays constant year-round.
How far apart are Honolulu and Tokyo?
Honolulu and Tokyo are 6,209 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 8 hours 18 minutes.