Definition

Noun: - Standard time in the 10th time zone west of Greenwich: This is the official time zone for the state of Hawaii and the western Aleutian Islands. It is calculated based on the 150th meridian west of Greenwich (GMT-10). It is also known as Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time (HAST).

Usage

"Hawaii time" refers specifically to the standard time observed in this geographic region. It is used to schedule events, coordinate travel, and discuss time differences.

Examples

Advanced Usage

• The term can informally describe a relaxed, unhurried pace of life associated with the Hawaiian islands, though this is a cultural metaphor and not the primary time zone definition.
  • Don't worry about the deadline; we're operating on Hawaii time here.

Variants and Related Words

• Hawaii-Aleutian Time (HAT): The full official name for the time zone.
• Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time (HAST): The standard time designation (UTC-10).
• Hawaii-Aleutian Daylight Time (HADT): The daylight saving time designation (UTC-9), observed only in the Aleutian Islands of Alaska, not in the state of Hawaii.

Synonyms

• Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time (HAST): The formal synonym.
• GMT-10: Indicates the time is ten hours behind Greenwich Mean Time.
• UTC-10: Indicates the time is ten hours behind Coordinated Universal Time.

Related Phrases

• On Hawaii time: This phrase can be used literally to mean according to the Hawaii-Aleutian time zone.
  • Set your watch to Hawaii time.
• It can also be used idiomatically to suggest a slow, relaxed, or late approach (as mentioned in Advanced Usage).
  • The repairman said he'd be here at 10, but he's running on Hawaii time.

Noun

1. standard time in the 10th time zone west of Greenwich, reckoned at the 150th meridian west; used in Hawaii and the western Aleutian Islands