Cost to Run a Christmas Lights in Hawaii
Hawaii's average residential electricity rate is 46.6¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 51st cheapest in the country, 148% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (6 hours/day), a christmas lights here costs $4.25 per month.
Per hour
2.3¢
at 10–300 W
Per day
$0.14
6 hours/day
Per month
$4.25
9.1 kWh
Per year
$51.03
110 kWh
By usage level in Hawaii
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (3 hrs/day) | 7.0¢ | $2.12 | $25.51 |
| Typical (6 hrs/day) | $0.14 | $4.25 | $51.03 |
| Heavy (12 hrs/day) | $0.28 | $8.50 | $102 |
Hawaii vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a christmas lights in Hawaii?
At Hawaii's current average residential rate of 46.6¢/kWh (April 2026), a christmas lights with typical usage costs about $0.14 per day, $4.25 per month, or $51.03 per year.
Is running a christmas lights in Hawaii more expensive than average?
Yes. Hawaii's electricity costs about 148% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $4.25 per month here versus $1.71 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Hawaii right now?
Hawaii residents pay an average of 46.6¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 51st cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.