3pm in China Standard Time is 9pm in Hawaii Time on the previous day.

Frequently asked

Quick answers about converting between China Standard Time and Hawaii Time. Can't find what you need? Email [email protected].

What is the time difference between China Standard Time and Hawaii Time?

China Standard Time is 18 hours ahead of Hawaii Time right now. We always show the live, daylight-saving-correct difference, so this figure already accounts for whichever side is observing summer time today.

When it's 3pm in China Standard Time, what time is it in Hawaii Time?

3pm in China Standard Time is 9pm in Hawaii Time on the previous day. It lands deep outside working hours in Hawaii Time — see the best time to meet below for a friendlier slot. Use the hour-by-hour table above to read any other time across.

What's the best time for a call between China Standard Time and Hawaii Time?

9am–11am in China Standard Time lines up with 3pm–5pm in Hawaii Time the previous day — both sides are inside a 9-to-5 working day.

Does this account for daylight saving time?

Yes. We track every clock change in both places, so the abbreviations you see — CST and HST — are the ones actually in effect right now, not a fixed all-year value. When either side changes its clocks, this page updates automatically.

Why is the date sometimes different on each side?

When two places are far enough apart, the same moment can fall on different calendar days. That is why some conversions are marked "previous day" or "next day" — it is the same instant in time, read off two clocks that crossed midnight at different points.