Current Time in Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Wednesday, 16 September 2026Week 38
Asia/Hong_Kong • UTC+8 • HKST
The live clock above shows the current local time in Hong Kong, Hong Kong. Hong Kong uses the Asia/Hong_Kong time zone and is currently on HKST (UTC+8). It is the largest city in Hong Kong by population.
Sunrise: 06:11•Sunset: 18:28•Day length: 12h 16m••Timezone: UTC+8 (HKST)
Hong Kong Time Zone
Hong Kong follows the Asia/Hong_Kong time zone. It stays on HKST (UTC+8) all year and does not observe daylight saving time.
| IANA time zone | Asia/Hong_Kong |
|---|---|
| Standard time | HKST |
| Standard UTC offset | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving | No |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
No daylight saving time
Hong Kong stays on HKST (UTC+8) all year.
Time Difference (Relative to Hong Kong)
← Behind (- hours)• Hong Kong (0h)Ahead (+ hours) →
UTC−8 hours
Hong Kong (Current)
0 hours
Major Cities in Hong Kong
Time Converter
If it is 12:00 in Hong Kong, it is:
Best Time to Call Hong Kong
| Location | Hong Kong 09:00 | Hong Kong 17:00 |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | 10:00 | 18:00 |
| Beijing | 09:00 | 17:00 |
| Paris | 03:00 | 11:00 |
| London | 02:00 | 10:00 |
| New York City | 21:00 | 05:00 |
Hours shown are local time in each city when it is that time in Hong Kong.
- Time zone
- Asia/Hong_Kong
- UTC offset
- UTC+8
- Abbreviation
- HKST
- Daylight saving
- Not in effect
- Solar noon
- 12:19
- Coordinates
- 22.28, 114.17
- Population
- 7,396,076
- Dialing code
- +852
- Currency
- HKD ($)
- ISO week
- 38
Nearby cities
Frequently Asked Questions
- What time is it in Hong Kong right now?
- The live clock above shows the current time in Hong Kong. Hong Kong is currently on HKST (UTC+8).
- What time zone is Hong Kong in?
- Hong Kong uses the IANA time zone Asia/Hong_Kong.
- What is the UTC offset of Hong Kong?
- Hong Kong is on HKST, UTC+8, all year.
- Does Hong Kong change the clocks?
- No. Hong Kong stays on the same time all year and does not observe daylight saving time.
- How far ahead of UTC is Hong Kong?
- Hong Kong is currently 8 hours ahead of UTC.