New York to Hong Kong Time Converter
Convert time between New York, United States and Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
Convert a specific time
- IndiaIST, UTC+5:30
- Eastern Time – New YorkEST, UTC-5
- Central Time – ChicagoCST, UTC-6
- Mountain Time – DenverMST, UTC-7
- Arizona – PhoenixMST, UTC-7
- Pacific Time – Los AngelesPST, UTC-8
- Mexico CityCST, UTC-6
- Saskatchewan – ReginaCST, UTC-6
- UTC / GMTUTC, UTC+0
- United Kingdom – LondonGMT, UTC+0
- Central Europe – Paris, BerlinCET, UTC+1
- Gulf – DubaiGST, UTC+4
- SingaporeSGT, UTC+8
- Japan – TokyoJST, UTC+9
- Australia Eastern – SydneyAEDT, UTC+11
- EST (always UTC-5)Fixed offset, no DST
- CST (always UTC-6)Fixed offset, no DST
- MST (always UTC-7)Fixed offset, no DST
- PST (always UTC-8)Fixed offset, no DST
- IndiaIST, UTC+5:30
- Eastern Time – New YorkEST, UTC-5
- Central Time – ChicagoCST, UTC-6
- Mountain Time – DenverMST, UTC-7
- Arizona – PhoenixMST, UTC-7
- Pacific Time – Los AngelesPST, UTC-8
- Mexico CityCST, UTC-6
- Saskatchewan – ReginaCST, UTC-6
- UTC / GMTUTC, UTC+0
- United Kingdom – LondonGMT, UTC+0
- Central Europe – Paris, BerlinCET, UTC+1
- Gulf – DubaiGST, UTC+4
- SingaporeSGT, UTC+8
- Japan – TokyoJST, UTC+9
- Australia Eastern – SydneyAEDT, UTC+11
- EST (always UTC-5)Fixed offset, no DST
- CST (always UTC-6)Fixed offset, no DST
- MST (always UTC-7)Fixed offset, no DST
- PST (always UTC-8)Fixed offset, no DST
Time Difference
New York is 13 hours behind Hong Kong right now.
- Now until Mar 14, 2027: New York is 13 hours behind Hong Kong (EST → HKT).
- From Mar 14, 2027: New York is 12 hours behind Hong Kong (EDT → HKT).
Best time to call
Convenient overlapping hours on Wednesday, November 4, 2026.
| New York (EST) | Hong Kong (HKT) |
|---|---|
| 8:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
No 9 AM–5 PM overlap: suggestions are within working hours on one side and between 7 AM and 10 PM on the other.
Convert another time zone Plan a meeting across New York and Hong KongNew York to Hong Kong conversion table
For Tuesday, November 3, 2026 in New York.
| New York (EST) | Hong Kong (HKT) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 1:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 2:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 3:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 4:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 8:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 9:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 10:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 11:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 12:00 AM(next day) |
| 12:00 PM | 1:00 AM(next day) |
| 1:00 PM | 2:00 AM(next day) |
| 2:00 PM | 3:00 AM(next day) |
| 3:00 PM | 4:00 AM(next day) |
| 4:00 PM | 5:00 AM(next day) |
| 5:00 PM | 6:00 AM(next day) |
| 6:00 PM | 7:00 AM(next day) |
| 7:00 PM | 8:00 AM(next day) |
| 8:00 PM | 9:00 AM(next day) |
| 9:00 PM | 10:00 AM(next day) |
| 10:00 PM | 11:00 AM(next day) |
| 11:00 PM | 12:00 PM(next day) |
About these cities
Current time in New York
New York is on Eastern Time (IANA time zone America/New_York), currently EST (UTC-5). It observes daylight saving time, switching between Eastern Standard Time and Eastern Daylight Time, so conversions depend on the date.
Current time in Hong Kong
Hong Kong is on Hong Kong Time (IANA time zone Asia/Hong_Kong), currently HKT (UTC+8). It does not observe daylight saving time, so the offset is the same all year.
New York to Hong Kong FAQs
What time is it in Hong Kong when it is 9 AM in New York?
On Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 9:00 AM in New York (EST) is 10:00 PM HKT in Hong Kong.
How many hours ahead is New York from Hong Kong?
It depends on the time of year because of daylight saving time. Now until Mar 14, 2027: New York is 13 hours behind Hong Kong (EST → HKT). From Mar 14, 2027: New York is 12 hours behind Hong Kong (EDT → HKT).
What is the best time for a call between New York and Hong Kong?
On Wednesday, November 4, 2026, good options are 8:00 PM EST (9:00 AM HKT), 9:00 PM EST (10:00 AM HKT). There is no overlap of 9 AM–5 PM working hours, so these fall early or late for one side.
Does New York observe daylight saving time?
Yes. New York switches between Eastern Standard Time and Eastern Daylight Time each year, so the difference with Hong Kong changes on the dates listed above. Right now it is on EST (UTC-5).
Does Hong Kong observe daylight saving time?
No. Hong Kong stays on HKT (UTC+8) all year.