2008-10-06 20:12:00 -

- Bank of Hawaii Corporation (NYSE: BOH) will hold its quarterly conference call to discuss third quarter 2008 financial results on Monday, October 27, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time (8:00 a.m. Hawaii Time).

The call will be accessible via teleconference and via the investor relations link of Bank of Hawaii Corporation's web site, www.boh.com. The conference call number

is (800) 901-5217 in the United States or (617) 786-2964 for international callers. No passcode is required to access the call. A replay will be available for one week beginning 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, October 27, 2008 by calling (888) 286-8010 in the United States or (617) 801-6888 for international callers. Enter the number 74583826 when prompted. A replay will also be available on the Company's web site.

Bank of Hawaii Corporation is a regional financial services company serving businesses, consumers and governments in Hawaii, American Samoa and the West Pacific. The Company's principal subsidiary, Bank of Hawaii, was founded in 1897 and is the largest independent financial institution in Hawaii.

Bank of Hawaii Corporation
Investor/Analyst Inquiries:
Cindy Wyrick, 808-694-8430
cindy.wyrick@boh.com
or
Media Inquiries:
Stafford Kiguchi, 808-694-8580
stafford.kiguchi@boh.com