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HST to CET Converter

CET is 11 hours ahead of HST

Current HST Time
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Pacific/Honolulu
Current CET Time
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Europe/Berlin
Time Diff
11h ahead
HST
UTC-10
CET
UTC+1

HST to CET Conversion Table

Green rows indicate standard business hours (9 AM – 5 PM) in CET

HST to CET time conversion table showing all 24 hours
HST CET
12:00 AM 11:00 AM
1:00 AM 12:00 PM
2:00 AM 1:00 PM
3:00 AM 2:00 PM
4:00 AM 3:00 PM
5:00 AM 4:00 PM
6:00 AM 5:00 PM
7:00 AM 6:00 PM
8:00 AM 7:00 PM
9:00 AM 8:00 PM
10:00 AM 9:00 PM
11:00 AM 10:00 PM
12:00 PM 11:00 PM
1:00 PM 12:00 AM +1d
2:00 PM 1:00 AM +1d
3:00 PM 2:00 AM +1d
4:00 PM 3:00 AM +1d
5:00 PM 4:00 AM +1d
6:00 PM 5:00 AM +1d
7:00 PM 6:00 AM +1d
8:00 PM 7:00 AM +1d
9:00 PM 8:00 AM +1d
10:00 PM 9:00 AM +1d
11:00 PM 10:00 AM +1d

Converting Hawaii Standard Time to Central European Time

Hawaii Standard Time (HST) and Central European Time (CET) are separated by a 11 hours time difference. CET is 11 hours ahead of HST. HST is UTC-10, used in United States, while CET is UTC+1, used in Germany, France, Italy.

When converting from HST to CET, the key reference points to remember are: 9:00 AM HST equals 8:00 PM CET, 12:00 PM noon HST equals 11:00 PM CET, and 5:00 PM HST equals 4:00 AM CET. The conversion table above shows every hour of the day mapped between these two time zones.

Scheduling Across HST and CET

For professionals scheduling meetings between HST and CET, finding overlapping business hours is essential. Standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in each time zone. Given the 11 hours difference, the window of overlap may be limited, making early morning or late evening calls necessary for one party. Use the highlighted working hours in the conversion table above to quickly identify suitable meeting times.

Daylight Saving Time Considerations

HST does not observe Daylight Saving Time, maintaining UTC-10 year-round. CET observes DST, switching to CEST (UTC+2). During DST transitions, the time difference between these zones may temporarily change by 1 hour. Always verify the current offset during spring and fall transition periods.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between HST and CET?
Central European Time (CET) is 11 hours ahead of Hawaii Standard Time (HST). When it is 12:00 PM noon in HST, it is 11:00 PM in CET.
How do I convert HST to CET?
To convert HST to CET, add 11 hours to the HST time. For example, 9:00 AM HST is 8:00 PM CET. Use the conversion table above for a quick reference of all 24 hours.
Does HST or CET observe Daylight Saving Time?
HST does not observe Daylight Saving Time. CET observes DST, switching to CEST (UTC+2). During DST transitions, the time difference between these zones may change by 1 hour.
What is the best time to schedule a call between HST and CET?
The best time to schedule a call between HST and CET is during overlapping business hours. If you are in HST, try scheduling between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM your time, then check the conversion table above to see what that corresponds to in CET.
Is HST ahead or behind CET?
HST (UTC-10) is 11 hours behind CET (UTC+1). HST corresponds to the IANA time zone Pacific/Honolulu, while CET corresponds to Europe/Berlin.

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