Days in Kailua 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 Kailua
Kailua is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 21.4024° N, 157.7405° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 2,383 km (1,481 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 7,636 km (4,745 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 12,401 km (7,706 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 16,349 km (10,159 mi) west
Kailua 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 Kailua
The point on Earth exactly opposite Kailua is near Windhoek - when it's noon in Kailua, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Kailua
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Kailua
Kailua is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Kailua 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 Kailua
In Kailua, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 13h 26m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 10h 49m, a difference of roughly 2h 37m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Kailua's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Kailua at 21.40° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Kailua
With a population of 38,635, Kailua ranks as the 1292nd most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Kailua
Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL / PHNL) is a major international airport located about 21 km (13 mi) from Kailua.
Current local time at the airport is 04:20:26.
Daylight saving time in Kailua
Kailua uses the IANA time zone identifier Pacific/Honolulu. The current local offset is UTC-10 / HST.
Kailua does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Kailua
Business hours in Kailua (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 Kailua
Compare time in Kailua with major cities worldwide.
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Public Holidays Affecting Kailua
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Kailua in?
Kailua 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 Kailua at UTC-10.
What time is it in Kailua right now?
The current local time in Kailua is 04:20:26 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Kailua observe daylight saving time?
No. Kailua is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Kailua?
Kailua is currently UTC-10, meaning local time is 10 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Kailua?
Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) is the nearest airport to Kailua, located about 21 km away. The current local time at the airport is 04:20:26.
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