Current Time in Hong Kong
Hong Kong uses Asia/Hong Kong (UTC+08:00) and does not observe daylight saving time. See the live time across Hong Kong below.
Time across Hong Kong
1 cities trackedHong Kong is in a single time zone — Asia/Hong Kong (UTC+08:00). The country does not observe daylight saving time, so local time stays the same all year round.
| City | Local Time | Timezone |
|---|---|---|
| Hong KongCapital | --:-- | Asia/Hong Kong · +08:00HKG |
Public Holidays in Hong Kong
| Date | Holiday | Local Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | New Year's Day | — | public |
| Feb 10 | Chinese New Year | — | public |
| Mar 29 | Good Friday | — | public |
| Apr 1 | Easter Monday | — | public |
| Apr 4 | Ching Ming Festival | — | public |
| May 1 | Labour Day | — | public |
| May 15 | Buddha's Birthday | — | public |
| Jun 10 | Tuen Ng Festival | — | public |
| Jul 1 | HKSAR Establishment Day | — | public |
| Sep 17 | Mid-Autumn Festival | — | public |
| Oct 1 | National Day | — | public |
| Oct 11 | Chung Yeung Festival | — | public |
| Dec 25 | Christmas Day | — | public |
| Dec 26 | Boxing Day | — | public |
Hong Kong vs the World
Current time difference between Hong Kong, Hong Kong and major cities worldwide (DST-adjusted live).
| City | Local Time | Offset | vs Hong Kong |
|---|---|---|---|
| New YorkUnited States | 9:10 AM | UTC−4 | 12h ahead of |
| LondonUnited Kingdom | 2:10 PM | UTC+1 | 7h ahead of |
| DubaiUnited Arab Emirates | 5:10 PM | UTC+4 | 4h ahead of |
| MumbaiIndia | 6:40 PM | UTC+5:30 | 2h 30m ahead of |
| SingaporeSingapore | 9:10 PM | UTC+8 | Same time |
| TokyoJapan | 10:10 PM | UTC+9 | 1h behind |
| SydneyAustralia | 11:10 PM | UTC+10 | 2h behind |
Business Hours in Hong Kong (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
When it's 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Hong Kong, here's the corresponding time in each city.
| City | 9:00 AM in Hong Kong | 5:00 PM in Hong Kong |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 9:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| London | 2:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| Dubai | 5:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| Mumbai | 6:30 AM | 2:30 PM |
| Singapore | 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| Tokyo | 10:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| Sydney | 11:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
Offsets and times update automatically and account for daylight saving time. Use the time converter or Business Hours tool for more.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Hong Kong in?
Hong Kong uses Asia/Hong Kong (UTC+08:00) and does not observe daylight saving time — the UTC offset stays constant all year.
What time is it in Hong Kong right now?
The current time in Hong Kong is shown live above, and every city below shows its own live time.
Does Hong Kong observe daylight saving time (DST)?
No — Hong Kong does not currently observe daylight saving time, so the time never changes throughout the year.
How many time zones does Hong Kong have?
Hong Kong has 1 time zone (Asia/Hong Kong).
What is Hong Kong's UTC / GMT offset?
Hong Kong is in Asia/Hong Kong (UTC+08:00) all year round — the offset never changes.
Is the time the same throughout Hong Kong?
Yes — the whole of Hong Kong shares one time zone (Asia/Hong Kong, UTC+08:00).
What is the time difference between Hong Kong and India?
Hong Kong (UTC+08:00) is 2 hours 30 minutes ahead of India (IST, UTC+5:30). Use the comparison table above to see the live difference.