Current Time in Hong Kong, China

What timezone is Hong Kong in?

Hong Kong, China is located in Hong Kong Time, which aligns with China Standard Time and Singapore Standard Time. The current UTC offset is . The IANA timezone identifier for Hong Kong is Asia/Hong_Kong.

Does Hong Kong observe Daylight Saving Time?

Hong Kong does not observe Daylight Saving Time. The city remains on Hong Kong Time (HKT, UTC+8) throughout the entire year.

Common time differences with Hong Kong

When planning calls or meetings with people in Hong Kong, here are some common time differences to keep in mind:

• London is 8 hours behind Hong Kong
• New York is 13 hours behind Hong Kong
• Tokyo is 1 hour ahead of Hong Kong
• Sydney is 2–3 hours ahead of Hong Kong

Best times to schedule meetings with Hong Kong

For business calls with Hong Kong, typical working hours are 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM local time. Use our timezone converter above to find the overlapping working hours between your location and Hong Kong, China.

Other cities in the same timezone

These cities share the same timezone as Hong Kong and will always show the same local time: