Current Time in Hong Kong
GMT+8 (UTC+08:00) · 26 cities · Capital: Hong Kong
Time Zone
| GMT+8 | UTC+08:00 |
Country Facts
| Capital | Hong Kong |
| Currency | HKD (HK$) |
| Calling code | +852 |
| Languages | Cantonese, English |
| Drives on | left |
Daylight Saving Time
Hong Kong does not observe daylight saving time. The offset remains UTC+08:00 year-round.
Time planning in Hong Kong
Use this when scheduling calls, launches, travel days, or support coverage for people in Hong Kong.
Country time shape
Hong Kong uses one main time zone: GMT+8 (UTC+08:00). Scheduling by country is usually reliable.
Major city anchor
Start with Hong Kong for practical local-time checks. The primary clock on this page uses Asia/Hong_Kong.
DST complexity
Hong Kong has no listed daylight-saving change in the primary time zone data, which makes recurring schedules easier to maintain.
| Reference market | Hong Kong | Their time |
|---|---|---|
| Shanghai | 9:00 AM-5:00 PM | 9:00 AM-5:00 PM |
| Bangkok | 10:00 AM-5:00 PM | 9:00 AM-4:00 PM |
| Tokyo | 9:00 AM-4:00 PM | 10:00 AM-5:00 PM |
| Sydney | 9:00 AM-3:00 PM | 11:00 AM-5:00 PM |
| Mumbai | 12:00 PM-5:00 PM | 9:30 AM-2:30 PM |
| Auckland | 9:00 AM-1:00 PM | 1:00 PM-5:00 PM |
Best listed overlap: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM in Hong Kong with Shanghai.
Time Difference from Hong Kong
| City | Difference |
|---|---|
| New York | +12h |
| Chicago | +13h |
| Los Angeles | +15h |
| London | +7h |
| Paris | +6h |
| Berlin | +6h |
| Moscow | +5h |
| Dubai | +4h |
| Mumbai | +2h 30m |
| Bangkok | +1h |
| Shanghai | Same time |
| Tokyo | -1h |
| Sydney | -2h |
| Auckland | -4h |
| São Paulo | +11h |
1 Cities in Hong Kong
| Time | ||
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | GMT+8 | --:--:-- |
Time in Hong Kong
Hong Kong uses a single time zone: GMT+8 (UTC+08:00), identified by the IANA timezone database as Asia/Hong_Kong. The country does not observe daylight saving time, so the UTC offset of UTC+08:00 remains constant throughout the year.
The largest city is Hong Kong. The capital, Hong Kong, uses the GMT+8 time zone.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Hong Kong in?
Hong Kong uses the GMT+8 time zone (UTC+08:00). The IANA identifier is Asia/Hong_Kong. The country does not observe daylight saving time, so the UTC offset of UTC+08:00 remains constant throughout the year.
Does Hong Kong observe daylight saving time?
No. Hong Kong does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset remains UTC+08:00 year-round.
What is the capital of Hong Kong?
The capital of Hong Kong is Hong Kong. The currency is the HKD (HK$) and the country calling code is +852.
What is the time difference between Hong Kong and New York?
Hong Kong is +12h compared to New York (Eastern Time). This difference may change by 1 hour during daylight saving time transitions.
How many cities in Hong Kong does CheckTimeNow track?
We track the current time in 26 cities in Hong Kong. The largest include Hong Kong.