PlanetClocksCurrent local time in Hong Kong
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Time zone facts
- Time zone
- Hong Kong Standard Time
- IANA zone
- Asia/Hong_Kong
- Current UTC offset
- UTC+8
- Daylight saving time
- No
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Population
- 7,396,076
- Coordinates
- 22.28° N, 114.17° E
- Elevation
- 60 m
Hong Kong is the capital of Hong Kong, with a population of about 7,396,076. It uses the Hong Kong Standard Time time zone (IANA identifier Asia/Hong_Kong).
Hong Kong does not observe daylight saving time, so the clock stays on UTC+8 all year round. The time difference with places that do change their clocks — such as most of Europe and North America — therefore shifts by one hour twice a year.
Other cities on the same clock include Shanghai, Chongqing, Chengdu, Beijing, Guangzhou, Shenzhen.
Because Hong Kong lies at 22.28° N, 114.17° E, the length of the day changes only slightly through the year: around the June solstice there are about 13 h 30 min of daylight, and around the December solstice about 10 h 46 min.
Time difference with other cities
Sunrise and sunset through the year (2027)
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:27 AM | 6:34 PM | 12 h 06 min |
| June solstice | 5:40 AM | 7:09 PM | 13 h 30 min |
| September equinox | 6:11 AM | 6:20 PM | 12 h 08 min |
| December solstice | 6:57 AM | 5:44 PM | 10 h 46 min |
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Hong Kong in?
Hong Kong is in the Hong Kong Standard Time time zone, IANA identifier Asia/Hong_Kong. The UTC offset is UTC+8.
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?
In January New York is 13 hours behind Hong Kong, and in July it is 12 hours behind Hong Kong, because of daylight saving time.
What is the time difference between Hong Kong and Los Angeles?
In January Los Angeles is 16 hours behind Hong Kong, and in July it is 15 hours behind Hong Kong, because of daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Hong Kong?
Sunrise and sunset times change daily; today's times are shown at the top of this page. Around the June solstice, the sun rises at about 5:40 AM and sets at about 7:09 PM; around the December solstice it rises at about 6:57 AM and sets at about 5:44 PM (local time).