Hong Kong time zone facts
| Date | Friday, October 2, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Time zone | Hong Kong Standard Time (Asia/Hong_Kong) |
| UTC offset | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving | Not observed |
| Sunrise / sunset | 06:14 AM / 06:10 PM (Fri, October 2) |
| Country | Hong Kong (China) — one time zone nationwide |
| Coordinates | 22.32° N, 114.17° E |
New York to Hong Kong time converter
When it is a given hour in New York, what time is it in Hong Kong? Highlighted rows fall inside business hours (9 am–6 pm) in both cities — the best window for calls and meetings. These two cities' business hours don't overlap.
| New York | Hong Kong |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | 12:00 |
| 01:00 | 13:00 |
| 02:00 | 14:00 |
| 03:00 | 15:00 |
| 04:00 | 16:00 |
| 05:00 | 17:00 |
| 06:00 | 18:00 |
| 07:00 | 19:00 |
| 08:00 | 20:00 |
| 09:00 | 21:00 |
| 10:00 | 22:00 |
| 11:00 | 23:00 |
| 12:00 | 00:00 (next day) |
| 13:00 | 01:00 (next day) |
| 14:00 | 02:00 (next day) |
| 15:00 | 03:00 (next day) |
| 16:00 | 04:00 (next day) |
| 17:00 | 05:00 (next day) |
| 18:00 | 06:00 (next day) |
| 19:00 | 07:00 (next day) |
| 20:00 | 08:00 (next day) |
| 21:00 | 09:00 (next day) |
| 22:00 | 10:00 (next day) |
| 23:00 | 11:00 (next day) |
Hong Kong time compared with world cities
Differences are relative to Hong Kong. Where daylight saving applies, a gap can change by an hour during the year.
| City | UTC offset | Compared with Hong Kong |
|---|---|---|
| Istanbul | UTC+3 | 5 hours behind |
| London | UTC+1 | 7 hours behind |
| New York | UTC−4 | 12 hours behind |
| Los Angeles | UTC−7 | 15 hours behind |
| Dubai | UTC+4 | 4 hours behind |
| Moscow | UTC+3 | 5 hours behind |
| Tokyo | UTC+9 | 1 hour ahead |
| Sydney | UTC+10 | 2 hours ahead |
Daylight saving time
Hong Kong does not observe daylight saving time; the clock stays at UTC+8 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Hong Kong
Sunrise, sunset and day length for the next 7 days (local time, including atmospheric refraction, ±2 minutes).
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, October 2 | 06:14 AM | 06:10 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| Sat, October 3 | 06:14 AM | 06:09 PM | 11 h 55 min |
| Sun, October 4 | 06:14 AM | 06:08 PM | 11 h 54 min |
| Mon, October 5 | 06:15 AM | 06:07 PM | 11 h 53 min |
| Tue, October 6 | 06:15 AM | 06:06 PM | 11 h 51 min |
| Wed, October 7 | 06:15 AM | 06:06 PM | 11 h 50 min |
| Thu, October 8 | 06:16 AM | 06:05 PM | 11 h 49 min |
Golden hour and blue hour in Hong Kong
Photographers' soft, warm light (golden hour) happens while the sun is between 6° above and 4° below the horizon; blue hour follows between 4° and 6° below. Local times for Fri, October 2:
| Morning blue hour | 05:51 AM – 06:00 AM |
|---|---|
| Morning golden hour | 06:00 AM – 06:43 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 05:41 PM – 06:24 PM |
| Evening blue hour | 06:24 PM – 06:33 PM |
Golden hour calculator for any date or location
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Hong Kong and New York?
Hong Kong is currently 12 hours ahead of New York.
What time zone is Hong Kong in?
Hong Kong is in Hong Kong Standard Time (UTC+8). IANA time zone ID: Asia/Hong_Kong.
Does Hong Kong observe daylight saving time?
Hong Kong does not observe daylight saving time; the clock stays at UTC+8 all year.
When is golden hour in Hong Kong?
On Fri, October 2, evening golden hour in Hong Kong runs 05:41 PM – 06:24 PM and morning golden hour 06:00 AM – 06:43 AM (local time).
What time is sunrise and sunset in Hong Kong?
On Fri, October 2, sunrise in Hong Kong is at 06:14 AM and sunset at 06:10 PM, a day length of 11 h 57 min (local time).