Current Time in Hong Kong
Hong Kong uses Hong Kong Time all year.
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Sunday, September 20, 2026
HKTUTC+8
Hong Kong time zone
Hong Kong Time
Hong Kong Time (HKT)
--:--UTC+8- Daylight saving
- Not observed
- Cities
- Hong Kong
IANA time zone: Asia/Hong_Kong.
Major cities in Hong Kong
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong to New York | -12 hours | |
| Hong Kong to London | -7 hours | |
| Hong Kong to Dubai | -4 hours | |
| Hong Kong to New Delhi | -2 hours 30 minutes | |
| Hong Kong to Tokyo | +1 hour |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
Time in Hong Kong: FAQs
What time zone is Hong Kong in?
Hong Kong uses Hong Kong Time (HKT, UTC+8) all year.
Does Hong Kong observe daylight saving time?
No. Hong Kong does not change its clocks for daylight saving time, so its time difference with places that do (such as the United States and most of Europe) changes twice a year.
What is the time difference between Hong Kong and New York?
On Sunday, September 20, 2026, New York is 12 hours behind Hong Kong. The difference can change when either place switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is it in Hong Kong, the capital?
Hong Kong is on Hong Kong Time, currently HKT (UTC+8). The live time is shown at the top of this page and on the Hong Kong page.