Pacific Time is 3 hours ahead of Hawaii Time right now (until Oct 31, 2026); the gap changes to 2 hours when clocks change for daylight saving time. So 12:00 PM HST = 3:00 PM PDT at the moment. (Pacific Time is on PDT for daylight saving time right now.)
HST to PST conversion table
| HST | PDT when HST is HST | PST when HST is HST |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 3:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 4:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 5:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 6:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 7:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 8:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 9:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 10:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 11:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 12:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 1:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 2:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 3:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 4:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 5:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 6:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 7:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 8:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 9:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 10:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 11:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 12:00 AM +1 day | 11:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 1:00 AM +1 day | 12:00 AM +1 day |
| 11:00 PM | 2:00 AM +1 day | 1:00 AM +1 day |
HST and PST difference through 2027
The gap between the two zones on each date range, including daylight saving time changes:
| Dates | Hawaii Time | Pacific Time | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026 | HST (UTC−10) | PDT (UTC−7) | PST 3 hours ahead |
| Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 13, 2027 | HST (UTC−10) | PST (UTC−8) | PST 2 hours ahead |
| Mar 14, 2027 – Nov 6, 2027 | HST (UTC−10) | PDT (UTC−7) | PST 3 hours ahead |
| Nov 7, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027 | HST (UTC−10) | PST (UTC−8) | PST 2 hours ahead |
Best time to meet or call
- When PST is 3 hours ahead of HST: Working hours (9 AM–5 PM) overlap from 9:00 AM–2:00 PM HST (12:00 PM–5:00 PM PST), about 5 hours.
- When PST is 2 hours ahead of HST: Working hours (9 AM–5 PM) overlap from 9:00 AM–3:00 PM HST (11:00 AM–5:00 PM PST), about 6 hours.
About Hawaii Time (HST)
Hawaii stays on HST (UTC−10) all year and does not observe daylight saving time. It's used in Honolulu and all of Hawaii.
About Pacific Time (PST)
Pacific Time uses PST (UTC−8) in winter and PDT (UTC−7) during daylight saving time. It's used in Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Seattle, Portland, Las Vegas and Vancouver.
Frequently asked questions
What time is 12 PM HST in PST?
12:00 PM HST is 3:00 PM PDT right now (Sep 30, 2026 to Oct 31, 2026). The answer changes when either zone changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
How many hours ahead or behind is PST from HST?
Currently 3 hours ahead of HST. During the year the difference is 3 hours ahead of HST or 2 hours ahead of HST, depending on daylight saving time. See the table on this page for exact dates.
Does HST change for daylight saving time?
No. Hawaii stays on HST (UTC−10) all year and does not observe daylight saving time.
Does PST change for daylight saving time?
Yes. Pacific Time uses PST (UTC−8) in winter and PDT (UTC−7) during daylight saving time.
What is the best time for a call between HST and PST?
Right now, working hours overlap from 9:00 AM–2:00 PM HST (12:00 PM–5:00 PM PST), about 5 hours.
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Reviewed by Gurmej Singh, Founder, Divy Digital Hub · Last reviewed: Wednesday, September 30, 2026. All calculations run in your browser. Editorial policy.