Current Time in Hong Kong

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HKT

UTC+8

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About the Hong Kong Time Zone

Timezone

HKT

UTC Offset

UTC+8

Region

East Asia

Daylight Saving

Daylight Saving Time in Hong Kong

Hong Kong does not observe daylight saving time. It remains on Hong Kong Time (HKT, UTC+8) year-round.

About Hong Kong

Hong Kong is a Special Administrative Region of China and a global financial centre. It operates on HKT (UTC+8) year-round with no daylight saving adjustments.

Hong Kong is a major financial hub connecting East Asia with global markets. Its UTC+8 timezone aligns with Singapore and Beijing, making regional scheduling straightforward.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time zone is Hong Kong in?+

Hong Kong is in Hong Kong Time (HKT), which is UTC+8. There is no daylight saving time in Hong Kong.

Is Hong Kong the same timezone as Singapore?+

Yes. Hong Kong and Singapore both use UTC+8, though they have different timezone names — HKT and SGT respectively.

Does Hong Kong observe daylight saving time?+

No. Hong Kong abolished daylight saving time in 1979.

How many hours ahead of London is Hong Kong?+

Hong Kong is 8 hours ahead of London in UK winter (GMT) and 7 hours ahead in UK summer (BST).

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

Hong Kong is 13 hours ahead of New York in US winter (EST) and 12 hours ahead in US summer (EDT).