Honolulu, HI Sales Tax Rate (2026)
Combined state and local rate for Honolulu, HI, with the rate for each of its 41 ZIP codes.
Rates as of
What is the sales tax rate in Honolulu, HI?
4.5%combined sales tax rate in Honolulu
The combined sales tax rate in Honolulu, HI is 4.5% as of September 2026: 4% state and 0.5% county. Hawaii's general excise tax is charged to the seller rather than the buyer, and Oahu businesses may pass it on at up to 4.712%, which is why Honolulu and Waikiki receipts often show 4.712% instead of 4.5%.
- State
- 4%
- County
- 0.5%
- City
- 0%
- Special district
- 0%
- Combined
- 4.5%
Source: Kintsugi's rate table, updated monthly, as of September 2026. Hawaii county surcharge and maximum pass-on rates. Official rates: Hawaii DOTAX — General Excise Tax (GET) overview.
What are the sales tax rates by ZIP code in Honolulu?
Every ZIP code with a Honolulu mailing address, with its combined rate as of September 2026. A ZIP code can cross city and district lines, so the delivery address decides the rate on a sale; the sales tax calculator looks one up.
| ZIP | County | Combined rate | State | County | City | Special |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 96801 | Honolulu | 4.5% | 4% | 0.5% | 0% | 0% |
| 96802 | Honolulu | 4.5% | 4% | 0.5% | 0% | 0% |
| 96803 | Honolulu | 4.5% | 4% | 0.5% | 0% | 0% |
| 96804 | Honolulu | 4.5% | 4% | 0.5% | 0% | 0% |
| 96805 | Honolulu | 4.5% | 4% | 0.5% | 0% | 0% |
| 96806 | Honolulu | 4.5% | 4% | 0.5% | 0% | 0% |
| 96807 | Honolulu | 4.5% | 4% | 0.5% | 0% | 0% |
| 96808 | Honolulu | 4.5% | 4% | 0.5% | 0% | 0% |
| 96809 | Honolulu | 4.5% | 4% | 0.5% | 0% | 0% |
| 96810 | Honolulu | 4.5% | 4% | 0.5% | 0% | 0% |
| 96811 | Honolulu | 4.5% | 4% | 0.5% | 0% | 0% |
| 96812 | Honolulu | 4.5% | 4% | 0.5% | 0% | 0% |
| 96813 | Honolulu | 4.5% | 4% | 0.5% | 0% | 0% |
| 96814 | Honolulu | 4.5% | 4% | 0.5% | 0% | 0% |
| 96815 | Honolulu | 4.5% | 4% | 0.5% | 0% | 0% |
| 96816 | Honolulu | 4.5% | 4% | 0.5% | 0% | 0% |
| 96817 | Honolulu | 4.5% | 4% | 0.5% | 0% | 0% |
| 96818 | Honolulu | 4.5% | 4% | 0.5% | 0% | 0% |
| 96819 | Honolulu | 4.5% | 4% | 0.5% | 0% | 0% |
| 96820 | Honolulu | 4.5% | 4% | 0.5% | 0% | 0% |
| 96821 | Honolulu | 4.5% | 4% | 0.5% | 0% | 0% |
| 96822 | Honolulu | 4.5% | 4% | 0.5% | 0% | 0% |
| 96823 | Honolulu | 4.5% | 4% | 0.5% | 0% | 0% |
| 96824 | Honolulu | 4.5% | 4% | 0.5% | 0% | 0% |
| 96825 | Honolulu | 4.5% | 4% | 0.5% | 0% | 0% |
| 96826 | Honolulu | 4.5% | 4% | 0.5% | 0% | 0% |
| 96828 | Honolulu | 4.5% | 4% | 0.5% | 0% | 0% |
| 96830 | Honolulu | 4.5% | 4% | 0.5% | 0% | 0% |
| 96836 | Honolulu | 4.5% | 4% | 0.5% | 0% | 0% |
| 96837 | Honolulu | 4.5% | 4% | 0.5% | 0% | 0% |
| 96838 | Honolulu | 4.5% | 4% | 0.5% | 0% | 0% |
| 96839 | Honolulu | 4.5% | 4% | 0.5% | 0% | 0% |
| 96840 | Honolulu | 4.5% | 4% | 0.5% | 0% | 0% |
| 96841 | Honolulu | 4.5% | 4% | 0.5% | 0% | 0% |
| 96843 | Honolulu | 4.5% | 4% | 0.5% | 0% | 0% |
| 96844 | Honolulu | 4.5% | 4% | 0.5% | 0% | 0% |
| 96846 | Honolulu | 4.5% | 4% | 0.5% | 0% | 0% |
| 96847 | Honolulu | 4.5% | 4% | 0.5% | 0% | 0% |
| 96848 | Honolulu | 4.5% | 4% | 0.5% | 0% | 0% |
| 96849 | Honolulu | 4.5% | 4% | 0.5% | 0% | 0% |
| 96850 | Honolulu | 4.5% | 4% | 0.5% | 0% | 0% |
Selling into Honolulu: Hawaii rules
What's taxable: At the state level, SaaS is taxable, clothing is taxable, groceries are taxable and digital goods are taxable.
Economic nexus: Hawaii economic nexus is triggered when your gross income from sales into the state exceeds $100,000 or 200 separate transactions in the current or prior calendar year. Either threshold creates an obligation.
Filing: Hawaii assigns monthly, quarterly, or semiannual filing based on tax volume, plus an annual reconciliation return. Periodic returns are due the 20th of the month following the reporting period.
Registration, exemptions, penalties and marketplace rules are in the Hawaii sales tax guide.
Frequently asked questions
Rates change monthly. Kintsugi applies them automatically.
Free plan, filing from US$75 (approx. £57) per filing, no per-state subscription.