What time is it in Hong Kong?
The clock below shows the exact local time in Hong Kong, China, ticking live in your browser. Hong Kong is the harbour city on UTC+8.
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Time zone & daylight saving
Hong Kong uses the Asia/Hong_Kong time zone, which is currently UTC+8. Hong Kong does not change its clocks: it stays on UTC+8 all year.
If you have a call or flight around a clock change, double-check the time a few days before. Most mix-ups happen on the weekend the clocks move.
Time difference from major cities
Planning a call
Here is how common business hours in Hong Kong line up elsewhere today:
| Hong Kong | New York | London | Tokyo |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08:00 in Hong Kong | 20:00 | 01:00 | 09:00 |
| 10:00 in Hong Kong | 22:00 | 03:00 | 11:00 |
| 12:00 in Hong Kong | 00:00 | 05:00 | 13:00 |
| 14:00 in Hong Kong | 02:00 | 07:00 | 15:00 |
| 16:00 in Hong Kong | 04:00 | 09:00 | 17:00 |
| 18:00 in Hong Kong | 06:00 | 11:00 | 19:00 |
| 20:00 in Hong Kong | 08:00 | 13:00 | 21:00 |
A rough rule: anything between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. in the earlier city usually lands inside working hours for both sides, unless they are more than 8 hours apart.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Hong Kong in?
Hong Kong is in the Asia/Hong_Kong time zone, currently UTC+8.
Does Hong Kong have daylight saving time?
No. Hong Kong stays on UTC+8 all year.
How do I know the time difference between me and Hong Kong?
The live line under the clock compares your device's time zone with Hong Kong and updates automatically.