Time difference between Los Angeles and Honolulu
Los Angeles is 2 hours ahead of Honolulu for most of the year, but 3 hours in July.
Live time in Los Angeles and Honolulu
Why is the time different?
Los Angeles and Honolulu are in different time zones. The Earth turns, so the Sun reaches one place before the other. Los Angeles sees each new day first.In January Los Angeles is on PST and Honolulu is on HST. In July they are on PDT and HST.
- In 2026, the clocks in Los Angeles go forward on March 8 and back on November 1.
- Honolulu does not change its clocks, so it uses HST all year.
- From March 8 to October 31 (238 days) Los Angeles is 3 hours ahead of Honolulu.
These dates are for 2026. The pattern repeats every year, but the exact days move.
A school day in Los Angeles and Honolulu
What are children doing in the other city? (We use 8:30 am to 3 pm for school, and January clocks.)
- When school starts in Los Angeles (8:30 am), it is 6:30 am in Honolulu, and children there are just waking up.
- When school ends in Los Angeles (3 pm), it is 1 pm in Honolulu, and children there are at school.
- When children go to bed in Los Angeles (8 pm), it is 6 pm in Honolulu, and children there are having dinner with their family.
- When school finishes in Honolulu (3 pm), it is 5 pm in Los Angeles, and children there are heading home or doing after-school activities.
The two school days overlap for about 4.5 hours. For the rest of the day, one class is in lessons while the other is not.
The same moment, hour by hour
Each box is one hour on Los Angeles's clock. The top row shows Los Angeles. The bottom row shows what is happening in Honolulu at that very same time.
Best time to call
- In January: both cities are at work from 11 am to 5 pm in Los Angeles (9 am to 3 pm in Honolulu).
- In July: both cities are at work from 12 pm to 5 pm in Los Angeles (9 am to 2 pm in Honolulu).
Today, hour by hour (green = working hours for both, amber = fine for a call):
| Los Angeles | Honolulu | Call? |
|---|
Los Angeles time to Honolulu time
| Los Angeles | Honolulu (January) | Honolulu (July) |
|---|---|---|
| 6 am | 4 am | 3 am |
| 9 am | 7 am | 6 am |
| 12 pm | 10 am | 9 am |
| 3 pm | 1 pm | 12 pm |
| 6 pm | 4 pm | 3 pm |
| 9 pm | 7 pm | 6 pm |
Quick quiz: Los Angeles and Honolulu
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Questions about Los Angeles and Honolulu time
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Honolulu?
In January, Los Angeles is 2 hours ahead of Honolulu. In July, Los Angeles is 3 hours ahead of Honolulu. The gap also changes for a few weeks each year because the two places change their clocks on different dates.
Is Los Angeles ahead of or behind Honolulu?
Los Angeles is ahead of Honolulu in January. Ahead means its clocks show a later time.
What time is it in Honolulu when it is 12 noon in Los Angeles?
In January it is 10 am in Honolulu. In July it is 9 am.
Are children at school at the same time in Los Angeles and Honolulu?
The two school days overlap for about 4.5 hours. For the rest of the day, one class is in lessons while the other is not. When school ends in Los Angeles (3 pm), it is 1 pm in Honolulu, and children there are at school.
What is the best time to call between Los Angeles and Honolulu?
In January: both cities are at work from 11 am to 5 pm in Los Angeles (9 am to 3 pm in Honolulu). In July: both cities are at work from 12 pm to 5 pm in Los Angeles (9 am to 2 pm in Honolulu).
Does the time difference between Los Angeles and Honolulu change?
Yes. From March 8 to October 31 (238 days) Los Angeles is 3 hours ahead of Honolulu.