Quiet Hours: Honolulu vs Kaneohe
How do quiet hours rules compare between Honolulu, HI and Kaneohe, HI?
Honolulu and Kaneohe have similar restriction levels.
Honolulu, HI
Honolulu County
Honolulu prohibits excessive noise under ROH Chapter 41, Article 6. Quiet hours run 10 PM–7 AM on weekdays and 10 PM–9 AM on weekends and holidays. Construction noise is capped at 55 dBA in residential zones during daytime hours.
View full Honolulu rules →Kaneohe, HI
Honolulu County
Kaneohe residents must follow Honolulu ROH Chapter 41 Article 6, which bans sound-reproducing devices audible from 30 feet or more and targets unreasonable residential noise at any hour.
View full Kaneohe rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Honolulu | Kaneohe |
|---|---|---|
| Quiet hours (weekday) | 10 PM – 7 AM | - |
| Quiet hours (weekend/holiday) | 10 PM – 9 AM | - |
| Residential dBA limit (daytime) | 55 dBA | - |
| Residential dBA limit (quiet hours) | 45 dBA | - |
| Audibility limit (devices) | 30 feet from source | - |
| - | - |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Honolulu FAQ
Can my neighbor play loud music at 8 PM on a Saturday?
Yes, technically 8 PM is outside quiet hours on weekends. However, noise must still not violate general nuisance provisions or exceed residential dBA limits.
Do construction crews have to stop work at 10 PM?
Yes. Construction in residential zones must cease or drop to 45 dBA after 10 PM and may not resume until 7 AM on weekdays or 9 AM on weekends.
Who enforces noise complaints in Honolulu?
The Honolulu Police Department handles noise complaints; the Department of Planning and Permitting may also cite construction-related violations.
Kaneohe FAQ
Does the ordinance apply to noise from MCBH?
Federal military operations on base are generally exempt, but off-base Kaneohe noise, including from base housing tenants, is subject to ROH §41-6.
Are fireworks covered?
Fireworks have their own permit and prohibition regime, but the noise they produce can also trigger ROH §41-6 violations.
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