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MST to HST Converter

HST is 3 hours behind MST. This converter turns any Mountain Standard Time (MST) time into Hawaii Standard Time (HST) — just click the time or date to change it.

HST is 4 hours behind MDT
From
MDT

Now in Denver: 11:53:56 AM MDT

On this date Denver observes MDT. MST is in effect during standard-time (non-summer) months.

To
HST

Now in Honolulu: 7:53:56 AM HST

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Daylight saving notes

In the United States and Canada, daylight saving time runs from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November. That affects Mountain Standard Time (MST).

MST to HST conversion chart

For example, a 9:00 AM MST meeting takes place at 6:00 AM HST. Concretely, when Denver (MST) and Honolulu (HST) set up a call, hST is 3 hours behind MST.

Mountain Standard Time to Hawaii Standard Time conversion chart
MST timeHST time
12:00 AM9:00 PM−1 day
1:00 AM10:00 PM−1 day
2:00 AM11:00 PM−1 day
3:00 AM12:00 AM
4:00 AM1:00 AM
5:00 AM2:00 AM
6:00 AM3:00 AM
7:00 AM4:00 AM
8:00 AM5:00 AM
9:00 AM6:00 AM
10:00 AM7:00 AM
11:00 AM8:00 AM
12:00 PM9:00 AM
1:00 PM10:00 AM
2:00 PM11:00 AM
3:00 PM12:00 PM
4:00 PM1:00 PM
5:00 PM2:00 PM
6:00 PM3:00 PM
7:00 PM4:00 PM
8:00 PM5:00 PM
9:00 PM6:00 PM
10:00 PM7:00 PM
11:00 PM8:00 PM

This chart uses the fixed MST and HST offsets; the live converter above follows current daylight saving.

Convert MST to HST Time Zone

Below are the answers people search for most when converting Mountain Standard Time (MST) to Hawaii Standard Time (HST).

How does the MST to HST converter work?

It takes three quick steps:

  1. Click the MST field on the left and pick the time you want to convert.
  2. The matching HST time updates on the right automatically — there’s no button to press.
  3. Need a different day? Click the date field and the result follows, rolling over if it crosses midnight.

How many hours apart are MST and HST?

HST is 3 hours behind MST. In everyday terms, once you know the time on one side you just subtract 3 hours to get the other — so a call between Denver and Honolulu is always 3 hours apart.

What time is it in HST right now?

Right now the time in Hawaii Standard Time (HST) is Monday, June 29, 2026 · 7:53:56 AM. It ticks every second, so you’re always looking at the live HST clock.

What time is it in MST right now?

And in Mountain Standard Time (MST), it’s currently Monday, June 29, 2026 · 10:53:56 AM. Compare the two and the 3 hours gap is easy to see.

Planning a meeting across MST and HST?

For example, a 9:00 AM MST meeting takes place at 6:00 AM HST. The trick is to aim for a slot that lands inside normal working hours on both sides. Once you’ve found a time, hit Share on the converter to copy a link with the time built in — easy to send to a colleague. Juggling three or more zones? The meeting planner highlights the hours that overlap for everyone.

How does daylight saving affect MST to HST?

The labels MST and HST are fixed offsets, so the result on this page is always exact. One side switches between standard and summer time while the other stays put, so the real-world gap can shift by an hour for part of the year. It's worth checking which label a region is actually using before you lock in a time.

Why can you trust this MST to HST converter?

Every conversion here is calculated from the IANA time zone database — the same source your phone, computer, and browser rely on. Plenty of tools hard-code a single offset, which quietly goes wrong whenever a region changes its rules or flips for daylight saving. We follow the real rules instead, so MST to HST stays accurate for today and for any past or future date you type in.

Convert MST to other time zones

Convert to HST from other time zones

Frequently asked questions

How many hours behind MST is HST?

HST is 3 hours behind MST — a fixed 3 hours difference, since both are fixed-offset labels.

What time is it in HST when it's 12:00 PM MST?

When it's 12:00 PM (noon) MST, it's 9:00 AM HST.

Do MST or HST use daylight saving time?

Mountain Standard Time (MST) observes daylight saving, alternating with MDT; Hawaii Standard Time (HST) is a fixed offset with no daylight saving.

Why might the real-world MST–HST difference change during the year?

The labels MST and HST are fixed offsets, so this converter is always exact. But Mountain Standard Time's region switches between standard and summer time, so for part of the year you may actually want MDT to HST. Always check which label a region is currently using before you schedule.