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Quiet Hours & Noise Rules in Honolulu, Hawaii
Confirm quiet hours, decibel limits, construction schedules, and reporting steps so you can keep the peace in your neighbourhood.
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Default quiet hours: 22:00-07:00 (HAR 11-46 Class A nighttime limit for residential areas)
Weekends/holidays: 22:00-07:00
Construction weekdays: Construction outside typical daytime hours usually needs a Department of Health variance under HAR 11-46.
Construction weekends: Same as weekdays; DOH variances are required for work during the quiet hours.
Honolulu applies HAR 11-46 statewide noise limits (Class A residential: 55 dBA Leq day / 50 dBA Leq night) plus ROH Chapter 41, Article 6 for amplified sound on public property. Leaf blower hours follow state law (8 a.m.-6 p.m. weekdays / 9 a.m.-6 p.m. weekends). See HAR 11-46.
Residential quiet hours
22:00-07:00 (HAR 11-46 Class A nighttime limit for residential areas)
Weekends & holidays: 22:00-07:00
Decibel limits
55 dBA daytime / 50 dBA night
Measured inside receiving residence.
Construction hours
Construction outside typical daytime hours usually needs a Department of Health variance under HAR 11-46.
Weekends: Same as weekdays; DOH variances are required for work during the quiet hours.
Lawn equipment
Leaf blowers are allowed 08:00-18:00 weekdays and 09:00-18:00 weekends under HRS 342F-30.8.
Includes gas-powered blowers, mowers, trimmers.
Party & music rules
ROH Chapter 41, Article 6 prohibits amplified sound on public property when it is audible 30 feet away; HAR 11-46 limits apply by zone and time.
Typical fines
ROH Chapter 41 allows fines up to $1,000; HAR 11-46 enforcement includes DOH civil penalties.
Escalating penalties for repeat violations.
Noise enforcement & reporting
Call or report via Honolulu Police non-emergency (808-529-3111) or Honolulu 311; DOH handles variance issues.. Provide dates, times, and source details so dispatchers can prioritise the call. Anonymous complaints are accepted but detailed contact information helps with follow-up.
- Document the issue (record short clips, note times, and track duration for at least two nights if possible).
- Share a polite note with the neighbour or property manager. See the message templates below.
- Submit a complaint via https://www.honolulupd.org/47201-2/ or call Honolulu Police non-emergency (808-529-3111) or Honolulu 311; DOH handles variance issues.. Ask for the incident number for reference.
- If the noise continues, follow up with enforcement referencing the incident number. Keep your documentation for any tribunal or landlord board filings.
Ready-to-send messages
Neighbour note
Aloha - HAR 11-46 sets quieter nighttime limits (10 p.m.-7 a.m.) around homes, and the City bans amplified sound on public property if it is audible 30 feet away. Could you lower the volume during these hours? Mahalo.
Landlord / property manager
Hello, we're experiencing recurring noise that appears to exceed Hawaii HAR 11-46 nighttime limits (and/or ROH Section 41-6 amplified-sound rules). Could you remind occupants or contractors about quiet hours and verify any required DOH variances for night work?
Always confirm with the latest official notices or municipal postings before making plans.
Official bylaw source
This summary reflects updates verified on . Always confirm with the latest municipal notices before acting.
Tips for quieter living
- If roadwork or construction occurs overnight, ask for the DOH variance number; lack of a variance strengthens a complaint.
- Document where you measured or heard the sound (at your property line or indoors); HAR applies by zoning class and time of day.
- For loud speakers from cars or parks, reference ROH Section 41-6.1 (audible at 30 ft) when calling HPD.
Frequently asked questions
Answers are summarized from the city bylaw for quick reference. For the full context, follow the official links below.