Phoenix to Honolulu Time Difference
Honolulu is 3 hours behind Phoenix. When it's 05:55:51 AM in Phoenix, it's 02:55:51 AM in Honolulu.
How Many Hours Behind Is Honolulu From Phoenix?
Honolulu is 3 hours behind Phoenix. So Phoenix is 3 hours ahead of Honolulu looking the other way — the same gap, described from the other end.
In practice that means a working day in Phoenix starts when it is already 6:00 AM in Honolulu. That gap holds all year — no clock change in either city moves it.
Best Time to Call Phoenix and Honolulu
Both cities are inside normal business hours between 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM in Phoenix — that's 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM in Honolulu. That's a 5-hour window, so a call fits comfortably in either side's working day.
both at work Phoenix only Honolulu only neither — hours shown along the strip are Phoenix local time.
Convert a Specific Time
Pick any date and time in Phoenix to see the exact equivalent in Honolulu.
Common Times Converted
Phoenix time on the left, Honolulu time on the right.
Phoenix to Honolulu: Full 24-Hour Conversion Table
Based on today, Sunday, October 11, 2026 in Phoenix. Shaded rows are working hours; the darker shade marks the hours when both cities are at work.
| Phoenix | Honolulu | Working hours |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 9:00 PM prev day | — |
| 1:00 AM | 10:00 PM prev day | — |
| 2:00 AM | 11:00 PM prev day | — |
| 3:00 AM | 12:00 AM | — |
| 4:00 AM | 1:00 AM | — |
| 5:00 AM | 2:00 AM | — |
| 6:00 AM | 3:00 AM | — |
| 7:00 AM | 4:00 AM | — |
| 8:00 AM | 5:00 AM | — |
| 9:00 AM | 6:00 AM | Phoenix only |
| 10:00 AM | 7:00 AM | Phoenix only |
| 11:00 AM | 8:00 AM | Phoenix only |
| 12:00 PM | 9:00 AM | Both cities |
| 1:00 PM | 10:00 AM | Both cities |
| 2:00 PM | 11:00 AM | Both cities |
| 3:00 PM | 12:00 PM | Both cities |
| 4:00 PM | 1:00 PM | Both cities |
| 5:00 PM | 2:00 PM | Honolulu only |
| 6:00 PM | 3:00 PM | Honolulu only |
| 7:00 PM | 4:00 PM | Honolulu only |
| 8:00 PM | 5:00 PM | — |
| 9:00 PM | 6:00 PM | — |
| 10:00 PM | 7:00 PM | — |
| 11:00 PM | 8:00 PM | — |
Understanding the Phoenix – Honolulu Time Difference
Phoenix runs on America/Phoenix, currently MST (UTC-7:00). Honolulu runs on Pacific/Honolulu, currently HST (UTC-10:00). The gap of 3 hours is simply the distance between those two offsets.
This difference holds steady all year — no clock change in either city moves it. A meeting time that works in January works just as well in July.
Phoenix today
Honolulu today
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Phoenix and Honolulu?
Honolulu is currently 3 hours behind Phoenix. This difference holds all year — no clock change in either city moves it.
How many hours behind is Honolulu from Phoenix?
Honolulu is 3 hours behind Phoenix. Looking at it the other way, Phoenix is 3 hours ahead of Honolulu.
What time is it in Honolulu when it is 9:00 AM in Phoenix?
When it is 9:00 AM in Phoenix, it is 6:00 AM in Honolulu.
Is Honolulu ahead of or behind Phoenix?
Honolulu is 3 hours behind Phoenix. Phoenix reaches each point in the day first, so Honolulu is still getting started while the Phoenix working day is finishing.
What is the best time to call between Phoenix and Honolulu?
Between 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM Phoenix time, which is 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM in Honolulu. Both cities are inside normal business hours during that window.
Does the time difference between Phoenix and Honolulu change during the year?
No. The difference between Phoenix and Honolulu stays fixed all year round — no clock change in either city moves it.
What time zones are Phoenix and Honolulu in?
Phoenix uses the America/Phoenix time zone, currently MST (UTC-7:00). Honolulu uses Pacific/Honolulu, currently HST (UTC-10:00).