Current Time in Hong Kong
Hong Kong is on HKT (UTC+8) all year. It does not change its clocks for daylight saving time.
Hong Kong time at a glance
- Time zone: Asia/Hong_Kong (HKT).
- UTC offset now: UTC+8, on standard time.
- Clock changes: none in the next 12 months.
- Country: Hong Kong S.A.R..
- Longest 9-to-5 overlap among eight hubs: Singapore, 8 hours.
What time is it in Hong Kong? HKT (UTC+8), no clock changes, UTC table and working-hours overlap with eight cities.
What time zone is Hong Kong in?
Hong Kong is in the Asia/Hong_Kong time zone. Right now it is on HKT (UTC+8), which is 8 hours ahead of UTC all year.
Hong Kong, Hong Kong S.A.R., has no clock changes in the next 12 months, so HKT (UTC+8) applies on every date in that period.
Does Hong Kong use daylight saving time?
No. Hong Kong stays on HKT (UTC+8) all year, and its clocks do not change in the next 12 months.
A zone with no clock changes keeps one UTC offset on every date, so a meeting booked in Hong Kong for next month and one for next summer sit at the same distance from UTC.
What is Hong Kong time in UTC?
Right now Hong Kong is 8 hours ahead of UTC, so subtract 8 hours from Hong Kong time to get UTC. The offset is the same on every date.
| Time in Hong Kong | UTC when Hong Kong is on HKT (UTC+8) |
|---|---|
| 6:00 AM | 10:00 PM (−1 day) |
| 9:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
What is the time difference between Hong Kong and other major cities?
Hong Kong is 8 hours ahead of London and 12 hours ahead of New York right now. The longest shared 9 AM to 5 PM window is with Singapore, at 8 hours.
| City | Gap from Hong Kong | Shared 9-to-5 window (Hong Kong time) | Same window in that city |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 8 hours behind | — | — |
| New York | 12 hours behind | — | — |
| Los Angeles | 15 hours behind | — | — |
| Dubai | 4 hours behind | 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM | 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM |
| Mumbai | 2 hours 30 minutes behind | 11:30 AM to 5:00 PM | 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM |
| Singapore | Same time | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Tokyo | 1 hour ahead | 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM | 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Sydney | 3 hours ahead | 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM | 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM |
Which time converters include Hong Kong?
SavvyToolz has 2 converter pages for Hong Kong, pairing it with London. Each one gives the hour-by-hour table, the gap across daylight saving changes and the best time to call.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What time zone is Hong Kong in?
- Hong Kong is in the Asia/Hong_Kong time zone. Right now it is on HKT (UTC+8), which is 8 hours ahead of UTC all year.
- Does Hong Kong change its clocks?
- No. Hong Kong stays on HKT (UTC+8) all year, and its clocks do not change in the next 12 months.
- Is Hong Kong ahead of or behind UTC?
- Hong Kong is 8 hours ahead of UTC right now (UTC+8), so subtract 8 hours from Hong Kong time to get UTC.
- What is the best time to call Hong Kong from Singapore?
- Both cities are inside 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Hong Kong time, which is 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Singapore. Hong Kong is on the same time as Singapore right now.