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.
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New York
United States
EDT12 hours behind - --:--
Los Angeles
United States
PDT15 hours behind - --:--
London
United Kingdom
GMT+17 hours behind - --:--
Berlin
Germany
GMT+26 hours behind - --:--
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
GMT+44 hours behind - --:--
Kolkata
India
GMT+5:302h 30m behind - --:--
Singapore
Singapore
GMT+8same time - --:--
Tokyo
Japan
GMT+91 hour ahead
Common Hong Kong conversions
When it's a given hour in Hong Kong, here is the matching local time in other major cities.
| Hong Kong | New York | Los Angeles | London | Berlin | Dubai | Kolkata | Singapore | Tokyo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 6:00 PM | 3:00 PM | 11:00 PM | 12:00 AM | 2:00 AM | 3:30 AM | 6:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 9 AM | 9:00 PM | 6:00 PM | 2:00 AM | 3:00 AM | 5:00 AM | 6:30 AM | 9:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 12 PM | 12:00 AM | 9:00 PM | 5:00 AM | 6:00 AM | 8:00 AM | 9:30 AM | 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 3 PM | 3:00 AM | 12:00 AM | 8:00 AM | 9:00 AM | 11:00 AM | 12:30 PM | 3:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 6 PM | 6:00 AM | 3:00 AM | 11:00 AM | 12:00 PM | 2:00 PM | 3:30 PM | 6:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 9 PM | 9:00 AM | 6:00 AM | 2:00 PM | 3:00 PM | 5:00 PM | 6:30 PM | 9:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
Convert Hong Kong to other time zones
Pre-loaded converters for the most-searched pairings.
- Hong Kong to PSTPacific Time
- PST to Hong KongPacific Time → Hong Kong
- Hong Kong to ESTEastern Time
- EST to Hong KongEastern Time → Hong Kong
- Hong Kong to CSTCentral Time
- CST to Hong KongCentral Time → Hong Kong
- Hong Kong to MSTMountain Time
- MST to Hong KongMountain Time → Hong Kong
- Hong Kong to GMTGMT / UTC
- GMT to Hong KongGMT / UTC → Hong Kong
- Hong Kong to CETCentral European Time
- CET to Hong KongCentral European Time → Hong Kong
- Hong Kong to ISTIndia Standard Time
- IST to Hong KongIndia Standard Time → Hong Kong
- Hong Kong to JSTJapan Standard Time
- JST to Hong KongJapan Standard Time → Hong Kong
- Hong Kong to AESTAustralia Eastern
- AEST to Hong KongAustralia Eastern → Hong Kong
- Hong Kong to SGTSingapore Time
- SGT to Hong KongSingapore Time → Hong Kong
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.