Time Difference: New York City to Hawaii (All Islands)

Hawaii does not observe Daylight Saving Time. New York does. This creates a seasonal shift in the time gap.

Standard Time (Nov–Mar)

• NYC: EST (UTC-5)
• Hawaii: HST (UTC-10)
• Difference: 5 hours (Hawaii behind)

Daylight Saving Time (Mar–Nov)

• NYC: EDT (UTC-4)
• Hawaii: HST (UTC-10)
• Difference: 6 hours (Hawaii behind)

All Hawaiian Islands Share HST

Honolulu (Oʻahu), Kahului (Maui), Hilo/Kona (Big Island), Līhuʻe (Kauaʻi) — all UTC-10 year-round.

Quick Reference

Practical Tips

• Schedule calls: 9 AM HST = 2/3 PM EST/EDT (good for both).
• Flights: "Lose" 5–6 hrs flying west; "gain" returning.
• Financial markets: NYSE opens 4:30 AM HST (DST) / 5:30 AM (STD).

No island-to-island difference within Hawaii—single time zone statewide.