Dreaming of Hawaiian sunsets but need to schedule a call with your West Coast colleagues? Navigating the time difference between Hawaii and the West Coast can be tricky! Here's the lowdown:
Hawaii operates on Hawaiian Standard Time (HST), which is GMT-10. The West Coast, including California, Oregon, and Washington, primarily observes Pacific Standard Time (PST), which is GMT-8 during standard time and Pacific Daylight Time (PDT), which is GMT-7 during daylight saving time.
This means Hawaii is generally 2 or 3 hours behind the West Coast. During standard time (generally November to March), Hawaii is 2 hours behind. When daylight saving time is in effect (generally March to November), Hawaii is 3 hours behind.
So, if it's 2 PM in Los Angeles, it's either 11 AM or noon in Honolulu, depending on the time of year. Keep this in mind when booking flights, scheduling meetings, or just calling your friends for a chat! Plan accordingly and you'll never miss a beat (or a sunset)!
