Average Electric Bill in Honolulu, HI
What a typical household in Honolulu pays per month, the kWh rate behind it, and how it compares — with the data basis stated on the page.
A typical household in Honolulu pays about $194.71/month for electricity at roughly 42.87¢/kWh. Basis: Hawaiian Electric Co Inc, 2024 annual average (EIA-861).
Bill trend (state level)
Average residential bill in Hawaii over 12 months — the rate environment Honolulu households pay into.
Where this number comes from
No black box: the utility behind the estimate, or the state fallback.
| Data basis | Hawaiian Electric Co Inc, 2024 annual average (EIA-861) |
|---|---|
| Utility | Hawaiian Electric Co Inc · 276,206 residential customers |
| State context | Hawaii: $254.27/mo average bill |
| Population | ≈ 351,000 (2020 Census, approx.) |
Your actual bill depends on home size, heating/cooling, and usage — the averages here are the benchmark, not your invoice.
Common questions
What is the average electric bill in Honolulu?
Expect roughly $194.71 per month for a typical household in Honolulu — based on Hawaiian Electric Co Inc annual data (2024), so your bill varies with home size, weather, and usage.
How much is electricity per kWh in Honolulu?
About 42.87¢ per kWh (Hawaiian Electric Co Inc, 2024 annual). Ratepayers in Honolulu pay the utility rate; check your bill for the exact per-kWh breakdown of supply and delivery.
Are bills in Honolulu higher or lower than the Hawaii average?
Hawaiian Electric Co Inc averages $194.71 — below the state average of $254.27.
Sources: EIA-861 2024 (Hawaiian Electric Co Inc) · EIA residential retail-sales series (Hawaii) · Census 2020 population. See methodology.