Hong Kong does not observe daylight saving time. Clocks stay on HKT year-round.
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Hong Kong Time Zone: HKT and UTC+8
Hong Kong operates on HKT (UTC+8), placing it ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) by 8 hours. The IANA timezone identifier is Asia/Hong_Kong.
Hong Kong does not observe daylight saving time. Clocks stay on HKT year-round. This means the time difference between Hong Kong and cities that do observe daylight saving time will shift by one hour seasonally.
For scheduling calls with Hong Kong, useful reference points: Hong Kong is 8 hours ahead of London on GMT and 13 hours ahead of New York on EST. During US daylight saving time the difference with New York shifts by one hour.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is it in Hong Kong right now?
Hong Kong follows HKT (UTC+8). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Hong Kong, updated every second.
What time zone is Hong Kong in?
Hong Kong is in HKT (UTC+8). The IANA timezone identifier is Asia/Hong_Kong.
Does Hong Kong observe daylight saving time?
Hong Kong does not observe daylight saving time. Clocks stay on HKT year-round.
What is the time difference between Hong Kong and London?
Hong Kong (HKT, UTC+8) is 8 hours ahead of London During BST the difference changes by an hour..
What is the time difference between Hong Kong and New York?
Hong Kong (HKT, UTC+8) is 13 hours ahead of New York During EDT the difference changes by an hour..