Time Difference Between Chicago and Honolulu

Chicago is 5h 0m ahead of Honolulu. This difference shifts by an hour around daylight saving time changes.

Chicago, United States
12:36:44AM

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

UTC-5 · CDT

Honolulu, United States
7:36:44PM

Monday, June 22, 2026

UTC-10 · HST

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Standard working hours (9:00 AM–5:00 PM) in Chicago fall between 4:00 AM and 12:00 PM in Honolulu.

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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.