Time Difference Between Chicago and Honolulu
Chicago is 5h 0m ahead of Honolulu. This difference shifts by an hour around daylight saving time changes.
Best time to connect
Standard working hours (9:00 AM–5:00 PM) in Chicago fall between 4:00 AM and 12:00 PM in Honolulu.
Frequently asked questions
- How many hours is Honolulu behind Chicago?
- Chicago is 5h 0m ahead of Honolulu. Note that this changes by an hour across daylight saving time transitions.
- Do Chicago and Honolulu observe daylight saving time?
- Chicago observes daylight saving time, and Honolulu does not observe it. Because of that, the gap is 4h 0m for part of the year and 5h 0m for the rest.