What time is it in Hong Kong right now?

Hong Kong runs on a single clock all year: Hong Kong Time, UTC+8. No seasonal adjustment. Set your phone to Asia/Hong_Kong and it stays correct every day of the year.

What is Hong Kong's time zone called?

Hong Kong Time (HKT). The IANA identifier is Asia/Hong_Kong.

It is not China Standard Time, even though both zones share the same UTC+8 offset. Hong Kong keeps its own legal time standard, maintained by the Hong Kong Observatory, and its own IANA entry for historical and administrative reasons.

Does Hong Kong observe Daylight Saving Time?

No. Hong Kong has not changed its clocks since 1979.

HKT stays on UTC+8 through the entire year. If the gap between Hong Kong and another city shifts by an hour between winter and summer, the change is entirely on that other city's side. See the full history on the Daylight Saving Time page.

Is Hong Kong the same time as China?

Yes, for clock time. Hong Kong and mainland China (Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen) all use UTC+8 with no DST.

No, for time zone identity. Hong Kong uses Asia/Hong_Kong; the mainland uses Asia/Shanghai. A call scheduled for 10:00 HKT is also 10:00 in Beijing. The distinction only matters in software that matches IANA zones exactly.

Is Hong Kong the same time as Singapore?

Yes. Singapore Standard Time is also UTC+8 year-round, with no DST.

Kuala Lumpur, Manila, and Perth (AWST) sit on the same clock. Hong Kong vs Singapore has more.

Is Hong Kong the same time as Tokyo?

No. Tokyo is always 1 hour ahead.

Japan Standard Time (JST) is UTC+9 year-round, no DST. Noon in Hong Kong is 13:00 in Tokyo. Hong Kong vs Tokyo covers the full comparison.

What is the time gap between Hong Kong and London?

The gap shifts because London moves between GMT and BST.

  • Winter (late October to late March): London on GMT (UTC+0). Hong Kong is 8 hours ahead.
    10:00 HKT = 02:00 London.

  • Summer (late March to late October): London on BST (UTC+1). Hong Kong is 7 hours ahead.
    10:00 HKT = 03:00 London.

The change is always on London's side. Hong Kong vs London includes a conversion table.

What is the time gap between Hong Kong and New York?

New York's DST causes the shift.

  • Winter (early November to mid-March): New York on EST (UTC-5). Hong Kong is 13 hours ahead.
    10:00 HKT = 21:00 the previous day in New York.

  • Summer (mid-March to early November): New York on EDT (UTC-4). Hong Kong is 12 hours ahead.
    10:00 HKT = 22:00 the previous day in New York.

Hong Kong vs New York has a full guide.

What is Hong Kong's UTC offset?

UTC+8. It never changes.

The offset is sometimes written as GMT+8, but UTC is the modern reference. No DST means +8 holds every day of the year.

When do clocks change in Hong Kong?

Never.

If your calendar app shows a time shift for Hong Kong, it is likely a bug or a misconfigured zone. The only seasonal variation is in daylight hours, which is purely natural.

What is the IANA time zone for Hong Kong?

Asia/Hong_Kong

Use this identifier when setting up a server, a meeting invitation, or a travel app.

How do I call Hong Kong from the US or UK?

The international dialling code for Hong Kong is +852. No area codes: dial +852 then the 8-digit local number.

  • From the UK: 00 852 xxxx xxxx (or +852 xxxx xxxx from a mobile).
  • From the US: 011 852 xxxx xxxx (or +852 xxxx xxxx from a mobile).

Best calling windows

You are calling from Your local time (best overlap) Corresponding HKT
London (winter, GMT) 08:00-10:00 16:00-18:00
London (summer, BST) 09:00-11:00 16:00-18:00
New York (winter, EST) 07:00-09:00 20:00-22:00
New York (summer, EDT) 08:00-10:00 20:00-22:00
Los Angeles (winter, PST) 06:00-08:00 22:00-00:00 (midnight)
Los Angeles (summer, PDT) 07:00-09:00 22:00-00:00 (midnight)

For detailed guides, see Best Time to Call Hong Kong From the UK and Best Time to Call Hong Kong From the US.

What are Hong Kong's business hours?

  • Offices: Monday, Friday 09:00-18:00 HKT. Lunch break 12:30-14:00. Saturdays are shifting toward a five-day week for most firms.
  • Banks: Monday, Friday 09:00-17:00 HKT. Saturday 09:00-13:00. Closed Sunday and public holidays.
  • Government offices: Monday, Friday 09:00-17:30. Check with the specific department for Saturday hours.
  • Shops and malls: Daily 10:00-22:00 HKT, including most public holidays.
  • Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX): Morning session 09:30-12:00, afternoon session 13:00-16:00 HKT.

Full details are on the Business Hours page.

When is sunrise and sunset in Hong Kong?

Daylight hours shift noticeably. Key dates for 2026:

Event Date Sunrise Sunset Daylight
March equinox 20 March 2026 06:28 18:34 12 h 6 min
June solstice 21 June 2026 05:39 19:09 13 h 30 min
September equinox 22 September 2026 06:11 18:20 12 h 9 min
December solstice 21 December 2026 06:58 17:44 10 h 46 min

The latest sunset falls in early July, not on the solstice, because solar time and clock time diverge. For a month-by-month guide, see Sunrise & Sunset Times.