Chicago → Honolulu: Time Difference
Honolulu is 5 hours behind Chicago.
How the difference works
Chicago uses America/Chicago (UTC-6 standard time) and Honolulu uses Pacific/Honolulu (UTC-10 standard time) — a standard-time gap of 4 hours behind Chicago. Chicago observes daylight saving time while Honolulu does not, so the difference shifts by one hour twice a year.
Distance: about 6,838 km (4,249 mi) great-circle distance.
Chicago → Honolulu, hour by hour
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Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Chicago and Honolulu?
In standard time, Honolulu is 4 hours behind Chicago. Chicago observes daylight saving time while Honolulu does not, so the difference shifts by one hour twice a year.
When it is 9:00 in Chicago, what time is it in Honolulu?
In standard time it is 05:00 in Honolulu. During daylight saving periods the answer can move by an hour — the live table on this page always reflects today's rules.
How far is Honolulu from Chicago?
About 6,838 km (4,249 miles) as the crow flies, computed from city-center coordinates.