Current Time in Hong Kong
Hong Kong SAR · HKT · UTC+8:00
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Asia/Hong_Kong
Timezone Details
| Timezone | HKT |
| UTC Offset (standard) | UTC+8:00 |
| Daylight Saving Time | No (not observed) |
| IANA Timezone ID | Asia/Hong_Kong |
| Country |  Hong Kong SAR |
| Population | 7.5 million |
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About Hong Kong Time Zone (HKT)
Hong Kong, a Special Administrative Region of China, uses Hong Kong Time (HKT, UTC+8) year-round without Daylight Saving Time. Hong Kong is a global financial center and one of the world's most densely populated cities.
Key fact: Hong Kong is in the same timezone as Beijing, Shanghai, Manila, and Kuala Lumpur.
Use the live clock at the top of this page to see the exact current time in Hong Kong with seconds. The clock updates every second and uses your browser's timezone database for accuracy.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Hong Kong Time
What time is it in Hong Kong right now? +
The current time in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR is displayed by the live clock at the top of this page. Hong Kong is in the HKT timezone (UTC+8:00).
What timezone is Hong Kong in? +
Hong Kong is in the HKT timezone. The IANA timezone identifier is
Asia/Hong_Kong. The UTC offset is +8:00 (year-round).Does Hong Kong observe Daylight Saving Time? +
No, Hong Kong does not observe Daylight Saving Time. The local time stays at UTC+8:00 throughout the entire year.
What is the UTC offset for Hong Kong? +
Hong Kong's UTC offset is UTC+8:00 year-round. UTC offset means how many hours ahead of or behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) the local time is.
What is the time difference between Hong Kong and London? +
Hong Kong (HKT) is UTC+8:00. London (GMT/BST) is UTC+0 in winter and UTC+1 in summer. Hong Kong is in the same timezone as Beijing, Shanghai, Manila, and Kuala Lumpur.
How do I convert Hong Kong time to UTC? +
To convert Hong Kong time to UTC, subtract UTC+8:00 from the local time. For example, if it is 15:00 in Hong Kong and the UTC offset is UTC+8:00, you calculate backward to find the UTC equivalent. Use the conversion table on this page for real-time values.
What continent is Hong Kong in? +
Hong Kong is located in Asia. It is the 7.5 million population city in Hong Kong SAR.
What is the IANA timezone name for Hong Kong? +
The IANA (Internet Assigned Numbers Authority) timezone database identifier for Hong Kong is
Asia/Hong_Kong. This is the official timezone name used in programming languages and operating systems.
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