Time zone in Hong Kong: Hong Kong Time (HKT)
Right now the local time in Hong Kong is UTC+8. Hong Kong uses UTC+8 all year and does not observe daylight saving time, so the clocks never change.
Time difference between Hong Kong and the U.S.
The table shows how many hours each place is ahead of or behind Hong Kong right now, and what time it is there when it is 9:00 AM in Hong Kong. Differences can change by one hour when daylight saving time starts or ends.
| Place | Difference | When it's 9:00 AM in Hong Kong |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 13 hours behind | 8:00 PM (previous day) |
| Chicago | 14 hours behind | 7:00 PM (previous day) |
| Denver | 15 hours behind | 6:00 PM (previous day) |
| Phoenix | 15 hours behind | 6:00 PM (previous day) |
| Los Angeles | 16 hours behind | 5:00 PM (previous day) |
| Anchorage | 17 hours behind | 4:00 PM (previous day) |
| Honolulu | 18 hours behind | 3:00 PM (previous day) |
Best time to call Hong Kong from the U.S.
To reach someone in Hong Kong between 8:00 AM and 10:00 PM their time, call between 7:00 PM and 9:00 AM New York time, or between 4:00 PM and 6:00 AM Los Angeles time.
U.S. stock market hours in Hong Kong (local time)
The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Nasdaq are open from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM Eastern Time, Monday to Friday, except market holidays. In Hong Kong that is from 10:30 PM to 5:00 AM (next day). See the opening hours of other world markets on our World clock.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Hong Kong in?
Hong Kong uses Hong Kong Time (HKT), which is UTC+8 all year, with no daylight saving time.
Does Hong Kong have daylight saving time?
No. Hong Kong stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Hong Kong and New York?
Hong Kong is 13 hours ahead of New York right now.
What is the calling code for Hong Kong?
The country calling code is +852. To call Hong Kong from the U.S., dial 011, then 852, then the local number.
How much is 1 U.S. dollar in Hong Kong?
See today's exchange rate on our USD to HKD converter.