Weather & Time Zone
We've gathered some information that we hope you will find useful as you plan your visit to our beautiful state and Mauna Kea Beach Hotel.
Weather
With Hawaii's moderate tropical climate, you'll enjoy year-round temperatures averaging 75 degrees Fahrenheit, northeasterly tradewinds, and warm ocean waters.
Time Zone
The state of Hawaii has its own time zone – Hawaii Standard Time. Hawaii doesn't observe Daylight Savings Time. To help you determine the difference between the time zones, we've provided this helpful guideline.
When Daylight Savings is in effect (approximately May - Oct)
| Hawaii is | behind... | Time Zone |
|---|---|---|
| 3 hours | Pacific | |
| 4 hours | Mountain | |
| 5 hours | Central | |
| 6 hours | Eastern |
When Daylight Savings is NOT in effect (approximately Nov - Apr)
| Hawaii is | behind... | Time Zone |
|---|---|---|
| 2 hours | Pacific | |
| 3 hours | Mountain | |
| 4 hours | Central | |
| 5 hours | Eastern |




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