Honolulu, the capital of Hawaii, is a major city in the United States. As of late 2020, Honolulu contained over 90 skyscrapers and high-rise buildings exceeding in height, with four additional buildings under construction at that time.

The first building to exceed was the Ala Moana Hotel, completed in 1970. This was followed by the Yacht Harbor Towers, the Hawaii Monarch Hotel, and the Discovery Bay Center, marking the commencement of an urban construction boom. This period coincided with significant growth in the business and finance sectors. During the 1990s, residential development continued with the completion of several prominent structures, including the One Waterfront Mauka Tower, Imperial Plaza, Nauru Tower, and the Hawaiki Tower.

As of 2026, The Central Ala Moana is the tallest building in Honolulu and the state of Hawaii by roof height at , while the Century Center is the tallest building in Hawaii by pinnacle height at .

Tallest buildings This section provides a list of skyscrapers and high-rise buildings in Honolulu that reach a minimum height of , determined by standard architectural height measurements. This criteria incorporates permanent spires and architectural details while excluding antenna masts. An equal sign (=) following a rank indicates an identical height for two or more buildings. The "Year" column indicates the year in which a building was completed.

RankNameImageHeightFloorsYearPrimary UseNotesReferences1The Central Ala Moana432021ResidentialTallest building by roof height since 2021.2First Hawaiian Center301996OfficeTallest office building in Hawaii and the headquarters of First Hawaiian Bank. Tallest building in Hawaii by roof height from 1996 to 2021.3Kō‘ula412022ResidentialTallest building within the Ward Village complex. Designed by Studio Gang.4The Collection432016Residential5=Moana Pacific East Tower462008ResidentialDesigned by Architects Hawaii Limited.5=Moana Pacific West Tower462008ResidentialDesigned by Architects Hawaii Limited.7Keola Lai422008Residential8=Hokua at 1288 Ala Moana402006Residential8=Pacifica Honolulu462012Residential8=The Waiea362016ResidentialPart of the Ward Village complex.8=Waihonua at Kewalo432015Residential8=The Park on Ke'eaumoku Tower A442025Residential8=The Park on Ke'eaumoku Tower B442025Residential14Nauru Tower441992ResidentialThe first luxury residential building built in the Ala Moana district. Tallest building in Hawaii by roof height from 1992 to 1996. Designed by Architects Hawaii Limited.15=Ko'olani482006Residential15=Sky Ala Moana East Tower432023Residential / Hotel15=Sky Ala Moana West Tower432023Residential15=Ae'o402018Residential15=Kapiolani Residence452018Residential20=801 South Street Building A462015ResidentialTallest building in Hawaii by roof height since 2015.20=801 South Street Building B462017Residential22=Ke Kilohana432019Residential22=Symphony Honolulu422016ResidentialFormerly known as Symphony Park.24=Hawaiki Tower461999Residential24=One Waterfront Tower - Mauka451990ResidentialTallest building in Hawaii by roof height from 1990 to 1992, along with One Waterfront Tower - Makai.24=One Waterfront Tower - Makai451990ResidentialTallest building in Hawaii by roof height from 1990 to 1992, along with One Waterfront Tower - Mauka.24=One Archer Lane411998Residential24=Imperial Plaza401992Residential24=Keauhou Place402017Residential24=Anaha382017ResidentialPart of the Ward Village complex.24=Grand Islander Tower372017HotelTallest hotel in Hawaii.32Ala Moana Hotel381970HotelTallest building in Hawaii from 1970 to 1978.331132 Bishop Street311991Office34=Hyatt Regency Waikiki Diamond Head Tower391976HotelFormerly known as Hemmeter Center 2.34=Hyatt Regency Waikiki Ewa Tower391976HotelFormerly known as Hemmeter Center 1.36=Endeavor Condominium421976Residential36=Resolution Condominium421976Residential38=Century Center411978ResidentialTallest building in Hawaii by total height since 1978. tall with antenna.38=Tapa Tower361982HotelTallest building within the Hilton Hawaiian Village complex.39The Watermark372008ResidentialDesigned by Architects Hawaii Limited.40Ohana Maile Sky Court441984Hotel41Grand Waikikian382008Residential / HotelPart of the Hilton Hawaiian Village complex.42Ka Laʻi Waikīkī Beach Hotel392009HotelFormerly known as Trump International Hotel Waikiki. Designed by Guerin Glass Architects.43Pauahi Tower281984Office44The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikiki Beach, Diamond Head Tower392018Residential 45Yacht Harbor Tower II381973Residential46=Yacht Harbor Tower I381972 Residential46=The Windsor441983ResidentialOriginally known and operated as the Outrigger Hobron Hotel, it was converted into a residential complex in 2003.46=Hawaii Monarch Hotel431979Residential / Hotel46=The Aqua Waikiki Marina Towers391984Residential46=Honolulu Tower401982Residential46=Franklin Towers411982Residential46=Island Colony441978Residential / Hotel46=Executive Center411973Office / Residential / Hotel54=Waikiki Beach Tower391978Residential54=Hawaii Prince I321990Hotel54=Hawaii Prince II321990Hotel57Royal Kuhio391976Residential58Century Square371982Office / Residential59Iolani Court Plaza401979 Residential60Hale Kaheka381982 Residential61The Villa on Eaton Square371975 Residential62=Ala Wai Plaza Skyrise381972 Residential62=Marco Polo Residences361971Residential Severely damaged by fire on July 14, 2017.64Waikiki Landmark381993Residential 65Sheraton Waikiki Hotel291971Hotel661350 Ala Moana331968ResidentialTallest building in Hawaii from 1968 to 1970.67=Lanikea at Waikiki292005Residential67=Ala Moana Building231959Office / RetailTallest building in Hawaii from 1959 to 1968.

Tallest buildings under construction, approved, or proposed RankNameHeightFloorsEstimated CompletionUsesStatusNotes1Mana'olana Place36Residential / HotelProposedIf built, the building will feature a Mandarin Oriental hotel containing 125 guest rooms, along with 99 branded luxury residences managed by the hotel group. As of 2026, the status of the development remains unconfirmed, with no official groundbreaking date having been formally announced.2The Launiu402028ResidentialUnder ConstructionThe building will be a luxury residential development situated in the Kakaʻako district. It marks the 11th residential project established by the Howard Hughes Corporation within the 60-acre Ward Village master planned community.3AMB Tower362029HotelApprovedWill become the part of the Hilton Hawaiian Village complex. The project is set to be the ninth building within the resort and will contribute 515 guest rooms to the property. Construction is scheduled to begin in 2026.

Tallest unbuilt RankNameHeightFloorsYear ProposedUsesNotes1690 Pohukaina602012ResidentialThe project was initially proposed in 2012 by the Ohio-based developer Forest City Hawaii as a 60-story skyscraper. Due to height restrictions within the Kakaʻako district, the development was ultimately scaled down to a 400-foot, 39-story tower and renamed as Pohukaina Commons. Had the project been completed according to its original specifications, the tower might have surpassed the Century Center to become the tallest building in Hawaii.

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See also List of tallest buildings in Oceania

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