About Hong Kong time
Hong Kong is in the Hong Kong Standard Time (GMT+8), which is UTC+8:00 from UTC. The country code is HK.
The IANA timezone identifier for Hong Kong is Asia/Hong_Kong. This identifier is used by operating systems and programming languages to accurately determine the local time, including any Daylight Saving Time (DST) offsets.
DST information for Hong Kong is automatically handled — the UTC offset shown on this page reflects the exact offset for the selected date and time.
Frequently asked questions
- What time is it in Hong Kong right now?
- It is currently 12:07 PM in Hong Kong (Aug 9, 2026). Hong Kong is in the Hong Kong Standard Time (GMT+8, UTC+8:00).
- What UTC offset does Hong Kong use?
- Hong Kong uses UTC+8:00 (GMT+8). This offset is DST-aware and reflects the exact offset for today's date.
- How do I convert Hong Kong time to my local time?
- Use the converter above to select Hong Kong and add your local time zone. The converter will instantly show the equivalent time in both zones.
- What timezone am I in if I'm visiting Hong Kong?
- If you are visiting Hong Kong, your current timezone is the Hong Kong Standard Time (GMT+8, UTC+8:00). Your device will automatically switch to this timezone when location services are enabled.
- How do I use the timezone converter for Hong Kong?
- The Timezone Convert tool is pre-loaded with Hong Kong. Click the "+" button to add your home timezone or any other city, and the converter instantly shows both times side by side. You can also pick a specific date to account for DST changes.