Hong Kong time zone facts
| Date | Tuesday, October 20, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Time zone | Hong Kong Standard Time (Asia/Hong_Kong) |
| UTC offset | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving | Not observed |
| Sunrise / sunset | 06:21 AM / 05:54 PM (Tue, October 20) |
| Country | Hong Kong (China) — one time zone nationwide |
| Coordinates | 22.32° N, 114.17° E |
New York to Hong Kong time converter
New York hour by hour in Hong Kong time. 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
Relative to Hong Kong; gaps with daylight-saving cities shift 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+11 | 3 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
Next 7 days, local time (±2 min).
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, October 20 | 06:21 AM | 05:54 PM | 11 h 33 min |
| Wed, October 21 | 06:21 AM | 05:53 PM | 11 h 32 min |
| Thu, October 22 | 06:22 AM | 05:52 PM | 11 h 31 min |
| Fri, October 23 | 06:22 AM | 05:52 PM | 11 h 29 min |
| Sat, October 24 | 06:23 AM | 05:51 PM | 11 h 28 min |
| Sun, October 25 | 06:23 AM | 05:50 PM | 11 h 27 min |
| Mon, October 26 | 06:24 AM | 05:50 PM | 11 h 26 min |
Golden hour and blue hour in Hong Kong
Local times for Tue, October 20 (golden hour: sun 6° above to 4° below the horizon; blue hour: 4° to 6° below):
| Morning blue hour | 05:58 AM – 06:07 AM |
|---|---|
| Morning golden hour | 06:07 AM – 06:51 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 05:24 PM – 06:08 PM |
| Evening blue hour | 06:08 PM – 06:17 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 Tue, October 20, evening golden hour in Hong Kong runs 05:24 PM – 06:08 PM and morning golden hour 06:07 AM – 06:51 AM (local time).
What time is sunrise and sunset in Hong Kong?
On Tue, October 20, sunrise in Hong Kong is at 06:21 AM and sunset at 05:54 PM, a day length of 11 h 33 min (local time).