TimeToZone

Current Time in Hong Kong

Hong Kong is on Hong Kong Standard Time – HKT (UTC+8) right now. Hong Kong does not observe daylight saving time.

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Asia/Hong_Kong

Convert Hong Kong time

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Time zone of Hong Kong

Time zoneHong Kong Standard Time
AbbreviationHKT
UTC offsetUTC+8
IANA time zone idAsia/Hong_Kong
Daylight saving timeNot observed

Time difference between Hong Kong and other cities

CityDifferenceLocal time
New York13 hours behind--:--
Los Angeles16 hours behind--:--
London8 hours behind--:--
Paris7 hours behind--:--
Dubai4 hours behind--:--
India2 hours 30 minutes behind--:--
ManilaSame time--:--
Tokyo1 hour ahead--:--
Sydney3 hours ahead--:--
Toronto13 hours behind--:--

Daylight saving time in Hong Kong

Hong Kong does not observe daylight saving time. The clocks stay on UTC+8 all year, so conversions never shift.

Hong Kong time FAQ

What time is it in Hong Kong right now?

Hong Kong is on HKT (UTC+8). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Hong Kong, updated every second.

What time zone is Hong Kong in?

Hong Kong is in Hong Kong Standard Time, abbreviated HKT, UTC+8. Its IANA time zone id is Asia/Hong_Kong.

Does Hong Kong observe daylight saving time?

No. Hong Kong stays on UTC+8 all year.

What is the time difference between Hong Kong and New York?

New York is 13 hours behind Hong Kong.

Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.