Current Time in Hong Kong
Hong Kong operates on Hong Kong Time (HKT, UTC+8) year-round. As a major financial center, Hong Kong time is critical for Asian markets.
Hong Kong
10:12:01 PM
Thu, May 21, 2026
Timezone
Asia/Hong_Kong
Abbreviation
GMT+8
UTC Offset
GMT+8
DST Active
No
Time Conversion Table
| City | Current Time | Offset | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 10:12:01 AM | GMT-4 | -12h |
| Chicago | 09:12:01 AM | GMT-5 | -13h |
| Denver | 08:12:01 AM | GMT-6 | -14h |
| Los Angeles | 07:12:01 AM | GMT-7 | -15h |
| London | 03:12:01 PM | GMT+1 | -7h |
| Berlin | 04:12:01 PM | GMT+2 | -6h |
| Dubai | 06:12:01 PM | GMT+4 | -4h |
| Mumbai | 07:42:01 PM | GMT+5:30 | -2h 30m |
| Singapore | 10:12:01 PM | GMT+8 | +0h |
| Tokyo | 11:12:01 PM | GMT+9 | +1h |
| Sydney | 12:12:01 AM | GMT+10 | +2h |
| Auckland | 02:12:01 AM | GMT+12 | +4h |
Use Cases
Track HKEX trading hours
Coordinate with Greater China teams
Schedule APAC financial meetings
Plan travel to Hong Kong
Tips
Hong Kong does not observe DST
HKT is the same offset as Singapore and Taipei
Hong Kong is 13 hours ahead of New York (EST)
Hong Kong bridges Chinese and international business
FAQ
What timezone is Hong Kong in?
Hong Kong uses HKT (Hong Kong Time, UTC+8) year-round. It does not observe DST.
Is Hong Kong in the same timezone as Singapore?
Yes. Both are at UTC+8 year-round.
What is the time difference between Hong Kong and New York?
Hong Kong is 13 hours ahead of New York during EST.
Does Hong Kong observe DST?
No. Hong Kong has not observed DST since 1979.