⚙
×

Settings

24-hour time format
Display times in 24-hour format (e.g., 14:30) instead of 12-hour format (e.g., 2:30 PM)
Quiet mode
Hide seconds from time displays for a cleaner, less distracting view
View only mode
Hide interactive elements and local information for a simplified, read-only view
Hide scheduler
Hide the meeting scheduler component to focus on time displays
Send feedback
Share your thoughts, report issues, or suggest improvements
Share your thoughts
MCP API
Access the Model Context Protocol API for developers and integrations
Developers — MCP API
See all of China (CST)

Time in Hong Kong, China now

--:--:--

CST China Standard Time UTC+8 No DST
Country Flag - China A red field with five yellow stars in the top left corner, one large and four smaller stars arranged in an arc.

Hong Kong

Central and Western, Hong Kong

17 Aug 2026

URL copied to clipboard!
Copied embed code to clipboard!
Selected time
Pick a time below

China: common questions

What is the current time in Hong Kong, China?

Hong Kong operates on Hong Kong Time (HKT), which is UTC+8. To find the current time in Hong Kong, add 8 hours to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). Hong Kong does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the time remains consistent throughout the year.

Does Hong Kong, China observe Daylight Saving Time?

No, Hong Kong does not observe Daylight Saving Time. The territory stays on Hong Kong Time (HKT), which is UTC+8, throughout the year.

What is the time difference between Hong Kong and major world cities?

London (GMT/BST): Hong Kong is 8 hours ahead of London when the UK is on GMT (winter), and 7 hours ahead when the UK is on BST (summer).

New York (EST/EDT): Hong Kong is 13 hours ahead of New York when NY is on EST (winter), and 12 hours ahead when NY is on EDT (summer).

Tokyo (JST): Hong Kong is 1 hour behind Tokyo, as Japan Standard Time is UTC+9.

What are other major cities in China?

China's major cities include Beijing (the capital), Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Chengdu, Xi'an, and Hangzhou. Hong Kong is a Special Administrative Region and a major international financial center.

What is Hong Kong, China known for?

Hong Kong is known as a major international financial hub, a center for trade and commerce, and home to the world's busiest port. It's famous for its skyline, Victoria Harbour, shopping, cuisine, and as a gateway between East and West. The city is also known for its unique blend of Chinese and Western cultures.