HKT time now
HKT is used here for Hong Kong Standard Time, currently UTC+08:00.
Hong Kong Standard Time zone at a glance
- Time zone
- Hong Kong Standard Time
- UTC offset
- UTC+08:00
- IANA identifier
- Asia/Hong_Kong
- Daylight saving
- Not observed
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Hong Kong Standard Time in?
Hong Kong Standard Time is on Hong Kong Standard Time. Its UTC offset is UTC+08:00 right now. The IANA time zone identifier is Asia/Hong_Kong.
What is the time difference between Hong Kong Standard Time and other cities?
Right now Hong Kong Standard Time is 8 hours ahead of London, 13 hours ahead of New York, the same time as Singapore, 8 hours ahead of UTC. These gaps change when daylight saving starts or ends in either place.
Does Hong Kong Standard Time observe daylight saving time?
Hong Kong Standard Time does not change its clocks for daylight saving, so its UTC offset stays the same all year.
What are 9 AM to 5 PM business hours in Hong Kong Standard Time in other time zones?
A 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM working day in Hong Kong Standard Time is 1:00 AM to 9:00 AM in London and 9:00 PM the previous day to 4:00 AM in New York, at the current offsets.
Which other places use Hong Kong Standard Time time?
Cities on the same time zone include Hong Kong.