O‘ahu FAQ

Find out all you need to know about visiting O‘ahu.

When is the best time to visit O‘ahu?

O‘ahu, like the rest of the state of Hawai‘i, is a year-round destination that boasts warm, sunny weather no matter the time of year. That said, the best time to visit O‘ahu is during the spring and autumn months when the weather is pleasantly warm – not hot and humid – and local festivals of both local and national interest are in full swing.

December, January and the summer months are the island’s busiest.

What is the time difference between the UK and O‘ahu?

GMT – 10 hours. Daylight savings time is not observed.

What places combine well with O‘ahu?

O‘ahu is home to Hawai‘i’s only international airport, making it the gateway to the Hawaiian Islands. Flights from the continental United States fly directly into O‘ahu, and flights from abroad will too. O‘ahu is also the main hub to connect visitors to the other islands. Inter-island flights to Maui, Kaua‘i, Lana‘i, Moloka‘i and the island of Hawai‘i range from 30 to 50 minutes by commercial airline.

What are the main cultural events in O‘ahu?

February – Great Aloha Run

March – Honolulu Festival

May – Lantern Floating Festival (annually on Memorial Day weekend)

June – King Kamehameha Day (every 11^th June)

August – Made in Hawai‘i Festival

October – Hawai‘i Food & Wine Festival

October – Hawai‘i International Film Festival (aka. HIFF)

December – Honolulu City Lights Festival

December – The Honolulu Marathon