Hawaii State Information

Thanks for visiting the Hawaii information page! This page is your resource for Hawaii. Learn about state facts, history, trivia, scenic routes and information about Hawaii's auto insurance laws. If you are planning to move to the great state of Hawaii you will find our moving tips and the Allstate Moving Checklist and Household Inventory Record very useful.

Little Bit of History

The state of Hawaii encompasses 10,931 square miles and is ranked 43rd in the nation's total area. It was the 50th state to enter the union on August 21, 1959. Hawaii is named after the island of Hawaii, the largest of the islands in the chain. The exact origin of the name is unknown.

Essentials

Motto -

The Life of the Land is Perpetuated in Righteousness

Capital - 

Honolulu

Time Zone - 

Hawaii

Demonym - 

Hawaiin

Quarter

Introduced - 2008

Song

Hawai'i Pono'i

Hawaii ponoi Nana i kou, moi
Kalani Alii, ke Alii.

Makua lani e Kamehameha e
Na kaua e pale Me ka i he.

Did You Know?

• Hawaii is the only state that grows coffee.
• There are only 12 letters in the Hawaiian alphabet. Vowels: A, E, I, O, U Consonants: H, K, L, M, N, P, W
• Hawaii has its own time zone (Hawaiian Standard Time). There is no daylight savings time. The time runs two hours behind Pacific Standard Time and five hours behind Eastern Standard Time.
• The island is the worldwide leader in harvesting macadamia nuts and orchids.

Want more state information like this? Look it up at 50states.com

Are you thinking of moving to the great state of Hawaii? Here are a few tips to help you get started and keep you organized.

Driving in Hawaii
Take a spin through the Hawaii Department of Customer Services online to better prepare yourself before your move. Use this link to learn need-to-know basics such as obtaining a new Hawaii driver's license, requirements for an ID cards, and vehicle registration.

Moving Checklist and Home Inventory Record
There are so many things to remember when moving from getting to the storage boxes to remembering to call the utility companies. Below are two tools to help you stay organized:

• Allstate Moving Checklist (PDF format) - Use this list to help you manage your move.
• Know Your Stuff - Take a full inventory of your belongings with our online home inventory tool or download the Allstate Household Inventory Record list.

Always check out the moving company's registration number, references and complaint history at Relocation.com. This is important, even if your move is within Hawaii.

Need an Insurance Policy in Hawaii?
Find out if switching to Allstate might save you money by getting an auto insurance quote today (it's easy!).You can also talk to an Allstate agent right in your neighborhood or call 1-866-621-6900 to get a quote over the phone.

Scenic Drives

Some suggested scenic road trips.

Preview upcoming events, historic sites and museums. Find transportation information along with state maps at the Hawaii State Tourism site.

For more information specific to Hawaii visit:

• Hawaii State Catastrophe Information
• Hawaii Auto Insurance Coverages

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