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Current Time in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR

Q: 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).

Q: 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.

Q: What continent is Hong Kong in?

Hong Kong is located in Asia. It is the 7.5 million population city in Hong Kong SAR.

Hong Kong SAR · HKT · UTC+8:00

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Asia/Hong_Kong

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.

What time is sunrise in Hong Kong today? +

Today's sunrise and sunset times for Hong Kong are displayed live in the weather panel at the top of this page. The exact times update daily based on Hong Kong's latitude and the current date. Sunrise typically varies between approximately 5:00–8:00 AM depending on the season, with the earliest sunrises around the summer solstice (June) and the latest around the winter solstice (December).

What time does it get dark in Hong Kong? +

Sunset times in Hong Kong are shown live at the top of this page. Sunset varies by season: in summer, the sun may set as late as 8:00–9:00 PM, while in winter, sunset can occur as early as 4:00–5:00 PM. Check the live display for today's exact sunset time.

How long is a flight from Hong Kong? +

Use the flight time calculator on this page to estimate flight times from Hong Kong International (HKG) to any of 150+ airports worldwide. The calculator uses the Haversine formula for great-circle distance at 850 km/h cruise speed plus 45 minutes ground time. Popular searches: flight time from Hong Kong to London, Hong Kong to New York, Hong Kong to Dubai, Hong Kong to Tokyo.