Current local time in

Hong Kong

Hong Kong

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Asia/Hong_Kong

Time zone

Asia/Hong_Kong

Abbreviation

GMT+8 (GMT+8)

Daylight saving

Not observed

Location

Hong Kong

About time in Hong Kong

Hong Kong is located in Hong Kong and follows the Asia/Hong_Kong time zone, currently abbreviated as GMT+8 with a UTC offset of GMT+8. Hong Kong keeps the same UTC offset year-round, so its local time does not shift with the seasons. If you are scheduling a call, planning travel, or coordinating a remote team, the sections below show the current local time, the time difference to major cities, and quick links to convert Hong Kong time to and from common time zones.

Hong Kong does not observe daylight saving time. The local clock stays at the same offset all year.

Hong Kong vs major cities right now

Live local time and offset relative to Hong Kong. Click any card for that city's page.

Common Hong Kong conversions

When it's a given hour in Hong Kong, here is the matching local time in other major cities.

Hong KongNew YorkLos AngelesLondonBerlinDubaiKolkataSingaporeTokyo
6 AM6:00 PM3:00 PM11:00 PM12:00 AM2:00 AM3:30 AM6:00 AM7:00 AM
9 AM9:00 PM6:00 PM2:00 AM3:00 AM5:00 AM6:30 AM9:00 AM10:00 AM
12 PM12:00 AM9:00 PM5:00 AM6:00 AM8:00 AM9:30 AM12:00 PM1:00 PM
3 PM3:00 AM12:00 AM8:00 AM9:00 AM11:00 AM12:30 PM3:00 PM4:00 PM
6 PM6:00 AM3:00 AM11:00 AM12:00 PM2:00 PM3:30 PM6:00 PM7:00 PM
9 PM9:00 AM6:00 AM2:00 PM3:00 PM5:00 PM6:30 PM9:00 PM10:00 PM

Convert Hong Kong to other time zones

Pre-loaded converters for the most-searched pairings.

Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Hong Kong in?
Hong Kong is in the Asia/Hong_Kong time zone, currently shown as GMT+8 with a UTC offset of GMT+8.
Does Hong Kong observe daylight saving time?
Hong Kong does not observe daylight saving time. The local clock stays at the same offset all year.
What is the current local time in Hong Kong?
As of the most recent page load, the local date in Hong Kong is Sunday, May 3, 2026. The clock at the top of this page updates every second.
How many hours is Hong Kong ahead of GMT?
Hong Kong is currently at GMT+8. The exact value can change by one hour during the daylight saving transition window.
What is the time difference between Hong Kong and New York?
New York is currently 12 hours behind of Hong Kong.
What is the time difference between Hong Kong and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is currently 15 hours behind of Hong Kong.

Plan a meeting

Compare Hong Kong with the rest of your team.

Open the world clock with Hong Kong pre-loaded as your home row, then drag to schedule and share the link.