What Time is it in Maui?
When planning a trip to Maui, you probably often wonder, “What time is it in Maui?” Knowing the time in Maui helps make your trip stress-free! You’ll be on schedule for a Maui Snorkeling Tour, fun activities, dinner plans, and phone calls. Enjoy your island getaway with the peace of mind that you’ve got the timing just right!
Maui uses Hawaii–Aleutian Standard Time (HST, UTC-10:00) and does not observe Daylight Saving Time—the local time stays the same year-round.
Morning check-in is 6:30 AM and Afternoon check-in is 12:30 PM at Māʻalaea Harbor, Slip 64.
| City | When mainland is on Standard Time | When mainland is on Daylight Saving Time |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | +2 hr | +3 hr |
| Denver | +3 hr | +4 hr |
| Chicago | +4 hr | +5 hr |
| New York | +5 hr | +6 hr |
| London | +10 hr | +11 hr |
| Sydney | +20 hr | +21 hr |
Maui: HST (UTC−10:00), no DST.
Understanding Maui Time
Telling the time in Maui, Hawaii, is simple! The whole state, including Maui County, uses one time zone. You don’t have to worry when traveling between islands or planning activities.
Unlike many other spots in the United States, Maui does not follow daylight saving time. The local time stays the same all year, which makes it easy for visitors.
Maui is in the Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time (HST) time zone, which is 10 hours behind UTC. So when it’s noon in Maui, it’s later in the day across most of the continental United States.
Since Maui doesn’t change clocks in the spring, the world time difference can shift a bit when other places start daylight saving time.
For international travelers, Maui will often be many hours behind. Adjusting may take a day or two, but steady time year-round makes it easy once you arrive. Enjoy!
Quick Facts about Maui Time
- Time Zone: Hawaii Aleutian Standard Time (HAST/HST), UTC−10.
- Location: Maui County, Hawaii, USA (islands of Maui, Lānaʻi, Molokaʻi [the Kalaupapa Peninsula, is separately administered as Kalawao County], Kahoʻolawe, and Molokini).
- Daylight Saving Time: Not observed in Hawaii, USA.
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FAQs
Does Maui observe Daylight Saving Time?
No. Maui stays on Hawaii–Aleutian Standard Time (HST, UTC−10:00) all year.
What is Maui’s UTC offset?
UTC−10:00 (HST).
Do I need a reservation for Haleakalā sunrise?
Yes. A vehicle reservation is required for summit entry from 3:00 to 7:00 a.m. daily. Tickets are released 60 days out (and again 2 days out) on Recreation.gov.
What’s the time difference between Maui and New York / Los Angeles?
New York is typically +5 to +6 hours; Los Angeles is +2 to +3 hours depending on DST. Use the converter above for exact dates.
Molokini Crater Snorkeling Tours
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