Hong Kong uses the Asia/Hong_Kong time zone, abbreviated HKT, which is UTC+8. It does not observe daylight saving time; the time is the same all year. Hong Kong has not used daylight saving time since 1979. Use this page to check the exact current local time in Hong Kong, with the date, UTC offset and time zone, updated in real time.

Official time zone: Asia/Hong_Kong (China)

Estimated population: 7,442,734 people.

Local fact: Hong Kong has not used daylight saving time since 1979.

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Daylight saving time—

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Frequently Asked Questions About the Time in Hong Kong

What time is it in Hong Kong right now?

The exact time in Hong Kong, China, appears on the main clock at the top of this page and updates every second using the Asia/Hong_Kong time zone, with no need to reload.

What time zone does Hong Kong use?

Hong Kong (China) uses the Asia/Hong_Kong time zone from the IANA database, which corresponds to UTC+8. This is the reference that devices and servers use to calculate local time.

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

The difference is calculated by comparing the Asia/Hong_Kong zone with New York (Eastern Time), so it updates automatically if either zone changes its clocks. The +HR and -HR tags on the cards show how many hours each place is ahead of or behind Hong Kong.

Does Hong Kong observe daylight saving time?

Does not observe daylight saving time; the time is the same all year. This page calculates the time with the Asia/Hong_Kong zone, so it always shows the current local time in Hong Kong, including any seasonal clock change.

How do I compare the time in Hong Kong with other cities?

In the Time Across the U.S. and World Times sections you can see the time in other places and how many hours they are ahead (+) or behind (-) Hong Kong. If the calendar day is different, the date is shown, for example Sun Oct 18. Every card links to that place’s page.

Can I see the time in Hong Kong in 12-hour or 24-hour format?

Yes. Use the 12-hour (AM/PM) or 24-hour selector below the main clock; the change applies to every card and your preference is saved in your browser.