EST to HST Converter
HST is 5 hours behind EST. 9:00 AM EST = 4:00 AM HST.
HST is 5 hours behind EST at the moment. To convert EST to HST, subtract 5 hours from the EST time: 9:00 AM EST = 4:00 AM HST.
EST (Eastern Time) is used in New York, Washington DC, Florida, Georgia, Ohio, Michigan, Ontario, Quebec, Panama and Jamaica (all year). HST (Hawaii-Aleutian Time) is used in Hawaii (all year, no daylight saving time).
EST to HST time conversion table
EST to HST on 6 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| EST | HST | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM EST | 7:00 PM HST | previous day |
| 1:00 AM EST | 8:00 PM HST | previous day |
| 2:00 AM EST | 9:00 PM HST | previous day |
| 3:00 AM EST | 10:00 PM HST | previous day |
| 4:00 AM EST | 11:00 PM HST | previous day |
| 5:00 AM EST | 12:00 AM HST | night |
| 6:00 AM EST | 1:00 AM HST | night |
| 7:00 AM EST | 2:00 AM HST | night |
| 8:00 AM EST | 3:00 AM HST | night |
| 9:00 AM EST | 4:00 AM HST | night |
| 10:00 AM EST | 5:00 AM HST | night |
| 11:00 AM EST | 6:00 AM HST | — |
| 12:00 PM EST | 7:00 AM HST | — |
| 1:00 PM EST | 8:00 AM HST | — |
| 2:00 PM EST | 9:00 AM HST | work hours |
| 3:00 PM EST | 10:00 AM HST | work hours |
| 4:00 PM EST | 11:00 AM HST | work hours |
| 5:00 PM EST | 12:00 PM HST | — |
| 6:00 PM EST | 1:00 PM HST | — |
| 7:00 PM EST | 2:00 PM HST | — |
| 8:00 PM EST | 3:00 PM HST | — |
| 9:00 PM EST | 4:00 PM HST | — |
| 10:00 PM EST | 5:00 PM HST | — |
| 11:00 PM EST | 6:00 PM HST | — |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert EST to HST
Subtract 5 hours from the EST time to get HST.
Example: 9:00 AM EST = 4:00 AM HST.
Across midnight: 1:00 AM EST = 8:00 PM HST (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between EST and HST
The time difference between EST and HST is not the same all year, because the two sides change for daylight saving time on different dates. In 2026 it works out like this:
- 31 Dec 2025 – 7 Mar 2026: HST is 5 hours behind of EST.
- 8 Mar 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: HST is 6 hours behind of EST.
- 1 Nov 2026 – 30 Dec 2026: HST is 5 hours behind of EST.
EST and HST during daylight saving time
- EST next changes on 14 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 01:59 local time, from EST (UTC−5) to EDT (UTC−4).
- HST does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC−10 all year.
Best time for a meeting between EST and HST
EST and HST share 3 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM EST lands between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM HST, inside working hours for both.
EST to HST FAQ
What is the time difference between EST and HST?
Right now HST is 5 hours behind EST. The gap changes 3 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM EST in HST?
9:00 AM EST is 4:00 AM HST.
What is 12 PM (noon) EST in HST?
12:00 PM EST is 7:00 AM HST.
Is HST ahead of or behind EST?
HST is 5 hours behind EST, so it is earlier in HST than in EST.
Does EST change for daylight saving time?
Yes. EST next changes on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from EST to EDT.
Does HST change for daylight saving time?
No. HST stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
What is the best time for a meeting between EST and HST?
EST and HST share 3 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM EST lands between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM HST, inside working hours for both.
Is ET the same as EST?
EST is the winter (standard) name of Eastern Time (ET). From March to November the same clocks are called EDT. This converter always uses the one in force on the date you choose.
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Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.