Chicago to Honolulu time converter

Honolulu is 5 hours behind Chicago. When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 4:00 AM in Honolulu.

Chicago CDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

Honolulu HST

Friday, October 16, 2026

Chicago
Illinois, United States
Fri, Oct 16
CDTUTC-5
Honolulu
Hawaii, United States
Fri, Oct 16
HSTUTC-10-5h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to Honolulu conversion table

Every hour of today in Chicago and the matching time in Honolulu. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).

ChicagoHonolulu
12:00 AM7:00 PM−1 day
1:00 AM8:00 PM−1 day
2:00 AM9:00 PM−1 day
3:00 AM10:00 PM−1 day
4:00 AM11:00 PM−1 day
5:00 AM12:00 AM
6:00 AM1:00 AM
7:00 AM2:00 AM
8:00 AM3:00 AM
9:00 AM4:00 AM
10:00 AM5:00 AM
11:00 AM6:00 AM
12:00 PM7:00 AM
1:00 PM8:00 AM
2:00 PM9:00 AM
3:00 PM10:00 AM
4:00 PM11:00 AM
5:00 PM12:00 PM
6:00 PM1:00 PM
7:00 PM2:00 PM
8:00 PM3:00 PM
9:00 PM4:00 PM
10:00 PM5:00 PM
11:00 PM6:00 PM

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Chicago (9:00 AM – 1:00 PM in Honolulu).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Chicago and Honolulu switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 16, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -5h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -4h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 16, 2027: -5h

Distance

Chicago and Honolulu are 6,837 km (4,248 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and Honolulu?

Honolulu is 5 hours behind Chicago.

What time is it in Honolulu when it is 9 AM in Chicago?

When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 4:00 AM in Honolulu.

When is the best time to call Honolulu from Chicago?

Both sides are at work from 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Chicago (9:00 AM – 1:00 PM in Honolulu).

Does the time difference between Chicago and Honolulu change?

Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.