Current Local Time in Hong Kong☆

Hong Kong is located in the Asia/Hong Kong time zone (UTC+8). As a major metropolitan city in Hong Kong, Hong Kong serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Hong Kong is 13 hours ahead of New York.

When planning calls or meetings with Hong Kong, consider that standard business hours are typically Standard office hours are 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Banks operate 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM weekdays, some Saturday mornings. Shopping malls typically open 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Many restaurants and bars open late, especially in Lan Kwai Fong and Wan Chai. local time. Hong Kong does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the UTC offset remains constant throughout the year at UTC+8.

Hong Kong has a population of approximately 7.4M. The local currency is the Hong Kong Dollar (HK$). To call Hong Kong from abroad, use the country code +852. The primary language spoken is Cantonese, English.

For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Hong Kong time is 13 hours ahead of New York, and 8 hours ahead of London. This makes Hong Kong well-positioned for Asia-Pacific business operations. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.