Current Time in Hong Kong, China

Time Zone Information

Time Zone

HKT

IANA Identifier

Asia/Hong_Kong

UTC Offset

UTC+8

Country

China (HK)

Location Details

Coordinates

22.3193°, 114.1694°

Population

7.5M

Nearby Airports

• Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) — 34 km

Nearby Cities

• Beijing — China
• Guangzhou — China
• Shanghai — China
• Shenzhen — China
• Bali — Indonesia
• Bangkok — Thailand
• Hanoi — Vietnam
• Ho Chi Minh City — Vietnam

Trading forex? Check our Forex Market Hours tool to see which markets are open right now — live in your local timezone.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time zone is Hong Kong in?

Hong Kong is in the HKT time zone (Asia/Hong_Kong), which is UTC+8 from Coordinated Universal Time.

Does Hong Kong observe Daylight Saving Time?

Hong Kong uses the Asia/Hong_Kong IANA timezone identifier. Whether DST is observed depends on the region's local regulations. Check the current local time above for the most accurate information.

What is the current local time in Hong Kong?

The live clock at the top of this page shows the real-time current local time in Hong Kong, China. It updates every second.

What is the UTC offset for Hong Kong?

Hong Kong has a UTC offset of UTC+8. This means it is 8 hours ahead of UTC.

What airports serve Hong Kong?

Hong Kong is served by Hong Kong International Airport (HKG).