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Current Local Time in Hong Kong

Exact local time in Hong Kong (Asia/Hong_Kong). Real-time Hong Kong Time (HKT UTC+8) digital clock, HKEX market schedule, and 24-hour time lookup table.

11:15:09Tue, Sep 8
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📍 Hong Kong Timezone, Daylight & Astronomical Profile

Official geographic coordinates, UTC offset, DST rules, and financial market session hours

Country & RegionHong Kong SAR (ISO: HK)Official CurrencyHKD (HK$)
International Calling Code+852Metro Population7.41 Million
Geographic Coordinates22.3193° N, 114.1694° EIANA Timezone IDAsia/Hong_Kong
Standard UTC / GMT OffsetUTC+8 (HKT - Hong Kong Time)Solar & Twilight CycleSunrise ~05:58, Sunset ~19:02, Solar Noon ~12:30, Day Length ~13h 04m
Major Financial ExchangeHong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX)Regular Trading HoursMorning: 09:30 – 12:00 HKT; Afternoon: 13:00 – 16:00 HKT (01:30 – 08:00 UTC)
â˜€ī¸ Daylight Saving Time (DST) & Transition Rules:

No Daylight Saving Time observed. Constant UTC+8 all year.

🕒 24-Hour Time Conversion Table: Hong Kong vs Global Hubs

Side-by-side hourly reference mapping Hong Kong local time to UTC, London, New York, Tokyo, and Mumbai

Hong Kong (24H)Hong Kong (12H)UTC TimeLondon (BST)New York (EDT)Tokyo (JST)Mumbai (IST)Activity Window
00:0012:00 AM16:00 UTC17:0012:0001:0021:30 Night
01:0001:00 AM17:00 UTC18:0013:0002:0022:30 Night
02:0002:00 AM18:00 UTC19:0014:0003:0023:30 Night
03:0003:00 AM19:00 UTC20:0015:0004:0000:30 Night
04:0004:00 AM20:00 UTC21:0016:0005:0001:30 Night
05:0005:00 AM21:00 UTC22:0017:0006:0002:30 Night
06:0006:00 AM22:00 UTC23:0018:0007:0003:30 Early Morning
07:0007:00 AM23:00 UTC00:0019:0008:0004:30 Early Morning
08:0008:00 AM00:00 UTC01:0020:0009:0005:30 Early Morning
09:0009:00 AM01:00 UTC02:0021:0010:0006:30 Business Hours (Working)
10:0010:00 AM02:00 UTC03:0022:0011:0007:30 Business Hours (Working)
11:0011:00 AM03:00 UTC04:0023:0012:0008:30 Business Hours (Working)
12:0012:00 PM04:00 UTC05:0000:0013:0009:30 Business Hours (Working)
13:0001:00 PM05:00 UTC06:0001:0014:0010:30 Business Hours (Working)
14:0002:00 PM06:00 UTC07:0002:0015:0011:30 Business Hours (Working)
15:0003:00 PM07:00 UTC08:0003:0016:0012:30 Business Hours (Working)
16:0004:00 PM08:00 UTC09:0004:0017:0013:30 Business Hours (Working)
17:0005:00 PM09:00 UTC10:0005:0018:0014:30 Business Hours (Working)
18:0006:00 PM10:00 UTC11:0006:0019:0015:30 Evening (Personal)
19:0007:00 PM11:00 UTC12:0007:0020:0016:30 Evening (Personal)
20:0008:00 PM12:00 UTC13:0008:0021:0017:30 Evening (Personal)
21:0009:00 PM13:00 UTC14:0009:0022:0018:30 Evening (Personal)
22:0010:00 PM14:00 UTC15:0010:0023:0019:30 Evening (Personal)
23:0011:00 PM15:00 UTC16:0011:0000:0020:30 Night

🌐 Interactive Timezone Converter Studio

Convert time offsets, schedule international meetings, and compare 24-hour schedules on a visual timeline.

Overview & Capabilities

Hong Kong operates on Hong Kong Time (HKT, UTC+8) without seasonal daylight adjustments. Positioned as the premier gateway between mainland Chinese markets and global capital, Hong Kong coordinates multi-billion dollar listings and foreign exchange liquidity across the Asian timezone.

Tutorial

How to Use

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Track HKEX Trading Sessions: Monitor the morning session (09:30–12:00 HKT) and afternoon session (13:00–16:00 HKT).
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Coordinate across Greater China: Hong Kong shares identical clock time with Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Taipei.
Capabilities

Key Features

HKT Atomic Synchronization: Fixed UTC+8 year-round offset.
Pre-Rendered 24-Hour Hong Kong Grid: Compare Hong Kong hours with London, NYC, Tokyo, and Singapore.
HKEX Equity Session Tracker: Live indicator of morning, lunch recess, and afternoon market hours.
Applications

Common Use Cases

Cross-Border Capital Allocation: Execute Stock Connect and Bond Connect flows into mainland China.
Asia-Pacific Corporate Governance: Coordinate legal and banking services from Central Hong Kong.
Guidance

Tips & Best Practices

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1 Hour Behind Tokyo: Hong Kong is exactly 1 hour behind Japan and South Korea.
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No Seasonal Clocks: Hong Kong has not observed Daylight Saving Time since 1979.
Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Q Does Hong Kong use Daylight Saving Time?

No. Hong Kong abolished Daylight Saving Time in 1979 and operates on permanent UTC+8.

Q What are the trading hours of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX)?

HKEX trades in two sessions: 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM, and 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM HKT.