Current time in
Hong Kong
Sunday, 15 November 2026
Asia/Hong_Kong · UTC+08:00 · DST not in effect
About Hong Kong
The local time in Hong Kong follows the Asia/Hong_Kong identifier, at present UTC+08:00 (HKT). Whether you are lining up a meeting or catching a flight, the second-by-second clock above and the conversion table below keep Hong Kong time clear at a glance.
Time zone details
- IANA identifier
- Asia/Hong_Kong
- Abbreviation
- HKT
- UTC offset
- UTC+08:00
- Daylight saving
- Not in effect
Hong Kong does not observe daylight saving time.
Hong Kong vs. major cities
| City | Current time | UTC offset |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong (this zone) | UTC+08:00 | |
| UTC | UTC+00:00 | |
| New York | UTC-05:00 | |
| London | UTC+00:00 | |
| Dubai | UTC+04:00 | |
| Singapore | UTC+08:00 | |
| Sydney | UTC+11:00 |
Featured cities
Same UTC offset
Frequently asked questions
What time is it in Hong Kong right now? ▾
The current time in Hong Kong is shown live at the top of this page, based on the Asia/Hong_Kong time zone (UTC+08:00).
What is the UTC offset for Hong Kong? ▾
Hong Kong is currently at UTC+08:00, meaning local time is offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) by that amount.
Does Hong Kong observe Daylight Saving Time? ▾
No, Hong Kong is not currently observing Daylight Saving Time (DST).
What time zone identifier does Hong Kong use? ▾
Hong Kong uses the Asia/Hong_Kong IANA time zone identifier, the standard reference used by computers and apps worldwide to calculate accurate local time.