HAST to PST Converter

Use our converter below to change times between Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time (HAST) to Pacific Standard Time (PST). If you mixed up your time zones and would like to convert PST to HAST instead, you can find that converter here: Pacific Standard Time to Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time Converter. And if you don't like either of our tools, then go back to see all of our time zone converters.

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Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time

Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time (HAST) is the time zone observed in Hawaii and parts of the Aleutian Islands, including cities like Honolulu and Hilo. It is 10 hours behind UTC and does not observe daylight saving time.

Cities:

Honolulu
Hilo
Kailua-Kona
Lihue

Pacific Standard Time

Pacific Standard Time (PST) is the time zone followed by the western part of the United States, including cities like Los Angeles and San Francisco. It is 8 hours behind UTC during standard time and 7 hours behind during daylight saving time.

Cities:

Los Angeles
San Francisco
Seattle
San Diego

How to convert time from Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time (HAST) to Pacific Standard Time (PST)

Converting between Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time (HAST) and Pacific Standard Time (PST) could be challenging. As companies become more global, we find ourselves in a mess of calendar invites. Time changes from HAST cities like Honolulu, Hilo, Kailua-Kona, Lihue are 4 hour(s) apart to PST cities like Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, San Diego, holiday schedules, and the basic communication becomes a juggling act. To make it easier to understand, we'll break down the process of converting time between HAST and PST into step-by-step instructions.

Step 1: Understanding Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time and Pacific Standard Time

Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time is UTC-10, which means that the local time in the Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time zone is -10 hours apart from UTC. Pacific Standard Time is UTC-7, which means that the local time in the Pacific Standard Time zone is -7 hours apart from UTC.

Step 2: Calculate the Time Difference

To convert time from Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time, we first need to find the time difference between both time zones. Since Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time is UTC-10 and Pacific Standard Time is UTC-7, the time difference is: 4 hour(s)

4 hours = Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time's difference from UTC -7 + (Pacific Standard Time's difference from UTC -10
Pacific Standard Time has 4 hour(s) difference Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time.

Understanding Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time and Pacific Standard Time

Step 4: Practice Converting Times

Now that you know the process, try converting different times from Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time for practice before going to the answer page. Remember to always add the Pacific Standard Time time difference to the Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time time.

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Afternoon hours HAST to PST

Scheduling a meeting between Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time and Pacific Standard Time

When scheduling a meeting between employees in the Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time and Pacific Standard Time zones, there are several factors to consider to ensure that the meeting is convenient and productive for all participants. Here's a detailed breakdown of what you should consider before scheduling across time zones:

Convert Time Difference: As we've discussed earlier, Pacific Standard Time is 4 ahead of Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time. It's crucial to take this time difference into account when scheduling a meeting to avoid scheduling conflicts or creating meetings at odd or inappropriate hours. In my experience, accidentally scheduling a meeting a 4am is awkward.
Overlapping Working Hours: To find a suitable time for the meeting, you’ll need to identify the overlapping working hours between the two time zones. For example, if employees in both zones work from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM local time, the overlapping hours could be between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time but 4 hours different to Pacific Standard Time. Be upfront with Pacific Standard Time employees to find the right time.
Consideration of Local Holidays: Be mindful of local Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time and Pacific Standard Time holidays, festivals, or observances in both time zones. These events might affect employee availability or working hours. Check local calendars for both the Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time and Pacific Standard Time zones to avoid scheduling conflicts.
Communicate Time Zone Differences: Clearly communicate the meeting time in both Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time and Pacific Standard Time to avoid confusion. Using a tool like an online meeting planner or time zone converter can help simplify the process and ensure accuracy.

Converting time zones across other countries

The process of converting time between two time zones is similar regardless of the countries involved. You'll need to determine the time difference between the two zones and add it to the time in the first zone. Keep in mind that some countries may observe daylight saving time or have different time zones within the country. It's important to double-check the time difference before scheduling any meetings or events.

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