Hong Kong vs Los Angeles Time Difference

Los Angeles is 15 hours behind of Hong Kong right now.

Hong Kong 19:20:10

Friday, October 16, 2026

Hong Kong Standard Time (HKT) · UTC+8

Los Angeles 04:20:10

Friday, October 16, 2026

Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) · UTC−7

Convert Hong Kong to Los Angeles

Hong Kong 19:20 = Los Angeles 04:20

Hong Kong to Los Angeles time chart, hour by hour

Hong Kong	Los Angeles
00:00	09:00 −1 day
01:00	10:00 −1 day
02:00	11:00 −1 day
03:00	12:00 −1 day
04:00	13:00 −1 day
05:00	14:00 −1 day
06:00	15:00 −1 day
07:00	16:00 −1 day
08:00	17:00 −1 day
09:00	18:00 −1 day
10:00	19:00 −1 day
11:00	20:00 −1 day
12:00	21:00 −1 day
13:00	22:00 −1 day
14:00	23:00 −1 day
15:00	00:00
16:00	01:00
17:00	02:00
18:00	03:00
19:00	04:00
20:00	05:00
21:00	06:00
22:00	07:00
23:00	08:00

There is no overlap between 09:00–18:00 working days in these two places.

Clock changes in Hong Kong and Los Angeles

Hong Kong

Hong Kong Standard Time (HKT)

No daylight saving time.

Los Angeles

Pacific Daylight Time (PDT)

Next clock change Sun 1 Nov 2026 (UTC−7 → UTC−8)

Time difference between Hong Kong and Los Angeles today

At this moment Los Angeles is 15 hours behind of Hong Kong. When it is 09:00 in Hong Kong, it is 18:00 in Los Angeles the previous day. Hong Kong is on Hong Kong Standard Time (HKT); Los Angeles is on Pacific Daylight Time (PDT).

When the Hong Kong to Los Angeles time difference changes

For most of the year Los Angeles is 15 hours behind of Hong Kong. From 1 November to 31 December 2026, Los Angeles is 16 hours behind of Hong Kong instead, because the two places change their clocks on different dates. Meetings booked by the usual gap land an hour off in those weeks.

Dates	Los Angeles vs Hong Kong	Length
8 March 2026 to 31 October 2026	15 hours behind	238 days
1 November 2026 to 31 December 2026	16 hours behind	61 days
1 January 2027 to 13 March 2027	16 hours behind	72 days
14 March 2027 to 6 November 2027	15 hours behind	238 days
7 November 2027 to 31 December 2027	16 hours behind	55 days

Best time for a meeting between Hong Kong and Los Angeles

When Los Angeles is 15 hours behind of Hong Kong: no shared 09:00 to 17:00 hours; one side has to take the call outside office hours.
When Los Angeles is 16 hours behind of Hong Kong: no shared 09:00 to 17:00 hours; one side has to take the call outside office hours.

Current Time Difference at a Glance

Los Angeles is 16 hours behind Hong Kong in winter (Pacific Standard Time, UTC-8) and 15 hours behind in summer (Pacific Daylight Time, UTC-7). Hong Kong does not change its clocks. The seasonal shift is entirely due to US daylight saving time.

Winter: PST to HKT (16 Hours Behind)

From early November to mid-March, Los Angeles is on Pacific Standard Time (PST, UTC-8). Hong Kong is on Hong Kong Time (HKT, UTC+8). The difference is 16 hours.

When it is noon in Hong Kong, it is 20:00 (8 PM) the previous day in Los Angeles. When it is noon in Los Angeles, it is 04:00 the next morning in Hong Kong.

Summer: PDT to HKT (15 Hours Behind)

From mid-March to early November, Los Angeles switches to Pacific Daylight Time (PDT, UTC-7). Hong Kong stays at UTC+8. The difference narrows to 15 hours.

When it is noon in Hong Kong, it is 21:00 (9 PM) the previous day in Los Angeles. When it is noon in Los Angeles, it is 03:00 the next morning in Hong Kong.

Why Does the Hong Kong vs Los Angeles Time Difference Change?

Hong Kong abandoned daylight saving in 1979. The offset stays fixed at UTC+8. Los Angeles shifts on the second Sunday of March (spring forward) and the first Sunday of November (fall back). The entire swing in the gap comes from California.

What Is the Best Time to Call Los Angeles From Hong Kong?

This is one of the most punishing time differences for a live conversation. There is no overlap during standard business hours in both cities. None.

Book calls for 22:00 HKT in winter. That puts you at 06:00 in Los Angeles. In summer, push to 23:00 HKT, which lands at 08:00 PDT. Accept that someone will be on the line late at night or very early in the morning.

If you are in Los Angeles, dial at 06:00 PST (winter) or 08:00 PDT (summer). The person in Hong Kong will pick up at 22:00 or 23:00.

Skip any attempt to schedule a call between 09:00 and 17:00 in both places. It does not exist.

For a full breakdown of the best times to call across different US time zones, use the Best Time to Call Hong Kong From the US guide.

Frequently asked questions about Hong Kong and Los Angeles time

What time is it in Los Angeles when it is 9:00 AM in Hong Kong?

18:00 today; Los Angeles is 15 hours behind of Hong Kong.

Does the time difference between Hong Kong and Los Angeles change?

Yes. It is usually 15 hours behind, but changes when one side moves its clocks: 16 hours behind from 1 November to 31 December 2026; 16 hours behind from 1 January to 13 March 2027.