Quiet hours in Honolulu, HI — also called the noise ordinance, nighttime noise rules, or residential quiet time — define the hours during which excessive noise is prohibited.
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.
ROH §§ 41-6.1 through 41-6.5 govern noise control. Quiet hours are 10 PM–7 AM Monday–Saturday and 10 PM–9 AM Sundays and holidays. Construction in residential zones is limited to 55 dBA (7 AM–10 PM) and 45 dBA during quiet hours. Sound-reproducing devices are unlawful on public property or in vehicles if audible at 30 feet. In Waikiki, amplified sound on sidewalks is restricted 7 PM–6 AM and capped at 80 dBA at 30 feet. Enforcement is by Honolulu Police Department and city code inspectors.
First offense fines typically $100–$500; repeat violations within six months up to $1,000; persistent violations may result in misdemeanor charges.
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