Current Time in Hong Kong
The live local time in Hong Kong, Hong Kong — Hong Kong (Asia/Hong_Kong). Compare it with major cities below, or open the full world clock map.
Time in Hong Kong
Hong Kong follows the Asia/Hong_Kong time zone. Its offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) changes when daylight saving time is in effect, so the live clock above always shows the real local time right now.
Daylight saving: Hong Kong does not currently observe daylight saving time, so its UTC offset stays the same all year round.
To plan a call or event across zones, compare Hong Kong with other cities in the list above, browse every offset on the interactive time zone map, or turn any moment into a shareable code with the Discord timestamp generator.
Hong Kong quick facts
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Time zone
- Asia/Hong_Kong
- UTC offset
- UTC+8 all year
- Calling code
- +852
- Population (metro area, approx.)
- ≈ 7.5 million
- Coordinates
- 22.32°N, 114.17°E
Best time to call Hong Kong
When it's 9:00 AM–5:00 PM in New York, it's 9:00 PM–5:00 AM in Hong Kong. There is little or no business-hours overlap — aim for early morning or late evening instead.
When it's 9:00 AM–5:00 PM in London, it's 4:00 PM–12:00 AM in Hong Kong. The best window for business calls is roughly 4:00 PM–5:00 PM Hong Kong time.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Hong Kong in?+
Hong Kong is in the Asia/Hong_Kong time zone. The live clock shows its current UTC offset, which already accounts for daylight saving where it applies.
Does Hong Kong observe daylight saving time?+
The times shown use the current IANA time zone (Asia/Hong_Kong), so daylight saving is reflected automatically whenever Hong Kong observes it.
When do the clocks change in Hong Kong?+
Hong Kong does not currently observe daylight saving time, so its UTC offset stays the same all year round.
What is the best time to call Hong Kong from New York?+
When it's 9:00 AM–5:00 PM in New York, it's 9:00 PM–5:00 AM in Hong Kong. There is little or no business-hours overlap — aim for early morning or late evening instead.