Current Time in Hawai‘i Kai

06:07:27
Sunday, 20 September 2026
Population: 30,620
Coordinates: 21.2964° N, 157.7018° W
Country Code: US
IANA Timezone
Pacific/Honolulu
UTC Offset
DST
No
Local Time
Sunrise
06:19
Sunset
18:28
Day Length*
12h 9m
Moon Phase
First Quarter - 65%

Days in Hawai‘i Kai are currently getting shorter, about 9 minutes shorter than a week ago.*

* Calculated from sunrise and sunset times; actual visible daylight can vary slightly with weather, elevation and atmospheric conditions.

Geographic position of Hawai‘i Kai

Hawai‘i Kai is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 21.2964° N, 157.7018° W.

  • Distance from the Equator:
    about 2,371 km (1,473 mi)
  • Distance from the North Pole:
    about 7,648 km (4,752 mi)
  • Distance from the South Pole:
    about 12,390 km (7,699 mi)
  • Distance from the Prime Meridian:
    about 16,357 km (10,164 mi) west

Hawai‘i Kai lies in the tropical latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.

Antipode of Hawai‘i Kai

The point on Earth exactly opposite Hawai‘i Kai is near Windhoek - when it's noon in Hawai‘i Kai, it's close to midnight there.

Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Hawai‘i Kai

Morning Blue Hour
05:49-06:19
Morning Golden Hour
06:19-07:19
Evening Golden Hour
17:28-18:28
Evening Blue Hour
18:28-18:58

Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.

Current Season in Hawai‘i Kai

Hawai‘i Kai is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.

Because Hawai‘i Kai is in the Northern Hemisphere, its seasons run opposite to cities in the other hemisphere. When it is autumn here, places on the other side of the equator are experiencing the opposite season at the same time.

Longest & Shortest Day in Hawai‘i Kai

In Hawai‘i Kai, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 13h 25m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 10h 50m, a difference of roughly 2h 35m between the two.

This seasonal swing depends on Hawai‘i Kai's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Hawai‘i Kai at 21.30° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.

Population Ranking of Hawai‘i Kai

With a population of 30,620, Hawai‘i Kai ranks as the 1685th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.

Nearest Airport to Hawai‘i Kai

Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL / PHNL) is a major international airport located about 23 km (14 mi) from Hawai‘i Kai.

Current local time at the airport is 06:07:27.

Daylight saving time in Hawai‘i Kai

Hawai‘i Kai uses the IANA time zone identifier Pacific/Honolulu. The current local offset is UTC-10 / HST.

Hawai‘i Kai does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.

Best Time to Call Hawai‘i Kai

Business hours in Hawai‘i Kai (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:

  • New York: 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
  • Los Angeles: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
  • London: 8:00 PM - 4:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
  • Dubai: 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
  • Mumbai: 12:30 AM (next day) - 8:30 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
  • Tokyo: 4:00 AM (next day) - 12:00 PM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
  • Sydney: 5:00 AM (next day) - 1:00 PM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)

Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.

Time Difference from Hawai‘i Kai

Compare time in Hawai‘i Kai with major cities worldwide.

Public Holidays Affecting Hawai‘i Kai

Official national holiday observed in United States.

Next holiday
Columbus Day
October 12, 2026 · in 22 days · banks and government offices typically closed

Frequently Asked Questions

What time zone is Hawai‘i Kai in?

Hawai‘i Kai follows the Pacific/Honolulu time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Hawai‘i Kai at UTC-10.

What time is it in Hawai‘i Kai right now?

The current local time in Hawai‘i Kai is 06:07:27 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.

Does Hawai‘i Kai observe daylight saving time?

No. Hawai‘i Kai is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.

How far ahead or behind UTC is Hawai‘i Kai?

Hawai‘i Kai is currently UTC-10, meaning local time is 10 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).

What is the nearest airport to Hawai‘i Kai?

Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) is the nearest airport to Hawai‘i Kai, located about 23 km away. The current local time at the airport is 06:07:27.

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