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Current Local Time in Hanalei Bay

Current local time and time zone in Hanalei Bay, with UTC offset and daylight saving details.

🌦️ 72°F now🕔 2:51 PM local📅 Best: June, September and October

Current local time in Hanalei Bay

2:51 PM
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Time zonePacific/Honolulu
UTC offsetUTC-10:00
UTC now12:51 AM
Sunrise6:39 AM
Sunset6:03 PM

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Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise6:39 AM
Sunset6:03 PM
Daylight11h 24m
Solar noon12:21 PM
Golden hour (am)6:39 AM - 7:39 AM
Golden hour (pm)5:03 PM - 6:03 PM
Blue hour (am)6:09 AM - 6:39 AM
Blue hour (pm)6:03 PM - 6:33 PM
Moon phase🌖 Waning gibbous · 93%
Moonrise8:15 PM
Moonset9:35 AM

Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.

Quick facts about Hanalei Bay

TypeBeach
IslandKauai
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Coordinates22°12′13″N 159°30′4″W (22.2036, -159.5011)
Known fora mountain-backed crescent bay
Local time2:51 PM (UTC-10:00)
Best monthsJune, September and October
ClimateTemperate

Summary

Hanalei Bay is a beach in Kauai. Hanalei Bay is a beach known for a mountain-backed crescent bay.

Right now it is 72°F (22°C) in Hanalei Bay with light drizzle. It feels like 79°F. Today runs from 68°F to 80°F. Chance of precipitation is 94%. Sightseeing conditions score 5/10 - marginal.

The best time to visit Hanalei Bay is June, September and October. The climate is temperate. March, April and December tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 82°F, while February is the coldest with lows near 66°F.

The closest major airport is Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL), about 118 mi away. Nearby highlights include Oahu, Pearl Harbor National Memorial, Waikiki Beach and Maui.

In plain terms. Today is about average for October. The forecast high of 80°F is in line with the 81°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 4 PM to 7 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Hanalei Bay today at 9.7/10. Visibility is down to 0,2 mi - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

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Coordinates: 22°12′13″N 159°30′4″W (22.2036, -159.5011)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Hanalei Bay?

Hanalei Bay is a beach in Kauai. Its coordinates are 22.2036, -159.5011. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Hanalei Bay right now?

It is currently 72°F (22°C) with light drizzle. Humidity is 97% and wind is 3 mph.

When is the best time to visit Hanalei Bay?

June, September and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Hanalei Bay, which has a temperate climate. March, April and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Hanalei Bay in?

Hanalei Bay observes Pacific/Honolulu (UTC-10:00). The local time is 2:51 PM.

What is the nearest airport to Hanalei Bay?

The closest airports are Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL), 118 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Hanalei Bay?

Popular options include Oahu, Pearl Harbor National Memorial, Waikiki Beach, Maui, Haleakala National Park and Road to Hana.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (beaches) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated October 28, 2026 at 2:51 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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