Benefit Plans - 401(k) Savings Plan (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Salaries and employee benefits
401(k) Savings Plan and Money Purchase Pension Plan
Employer contributions	$ 7.5	$ 7.8	$ 7.3
First Hawaiian, Inc. 401(k) Savings Plan | Maximum
401(k) Savings Plan and Money Purchase Pension Plan
Employer contributions, as percentage of employee's pay	5.00%	5.00%	5.00%
First Hawaiian, Inc. Future Plan
401(k) Savings Plan and Money Purchase Pension Plan
Employer contributions, as percentage of employee's pay	2.50%	2.50%	2.50%