Current Time in Hong Kong, Hong Kong 🇭🇰
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Hong Kong ranks
#18 for largest capital by population · #38 for largest by population.
Lat/Long: 22.32° N, 114.17° E
Elevation: 60 m above sea level
Population rank: Largest city in Hong Kong
IANA Timezone: Asia/Hong_Kong
Solar time: clocks run about 25m ahead of the sun
Timezone: HKT
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Hong Kong: HKT
The time now in Hong Kong, Hong Kong is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Hong Kong currently observes HKT, UTC+8. Local time in Hong Kong runs on a UTC+08:00 offset (Asia/Hong_Kong). There is no daylight-saving shift here; the offset stays fixed year-round. Today gives roughly 12 hours of daylight, near the midpoint of the year. Its tropical latitude keeps the seasonal change in daylight fairly gentle. Hong Kong sits at a modest 60 m above sea level. Hong Kong is fairly isolated: even Singapore lies some 2586 km off. Hong Kong ranks among the biggest cities in Hong Kong, so its local time is a common point of coordination.
Today Hong Kong sees 11h 30m between a 06:22 sunrise and a 17:52 sunset.
Hong Kong Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Hong Kong
Hong Kong gets 11h 30m of daylight today. Sunrise in Hong Kong is at 06:22 and sunset in Hong Kong is at 17:52.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 46m near the December solstice to 13h 30m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Hong Kong and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Hong Kong right now.
Current Time in Other Cities in Hong Kong
Cities Sharing Hong Kong's Time Zone (UTC+08:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Hong Kong.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 22 Oct ● | 05:05 | 06:22 | 12:07 | 15:26 | 17:53 | 19:23 |
| Fri, 23 Oct | 05:05 | 06:22 | 12:07 | 15:25 | 17:52 | 19:22 |
| Sat, 24 Oct | 05:05 | 06:23 | 12:07 | 15:25 | 17:51 | 19:21 |
| Sun, 25 Oct | 05:06 | 06:23 | 12:07 | 15:24 | 17:51 | 19:21 |
| Mon, 26 Oct | 05:06 | 06:24 | 12:07 | 15:24 | 17:50 | 19:20 |
| Tue, 27 Oct | 05:07 | 06:24 | 12:07 | 15:23 | 17:49 | 19:19 |
| Wed, 28 Oct | 05:07 | 06:25 | 12:07 | 15:23 | 17:49 | 19:19 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Hong Kong
Sunrise
in Hong Kong
↑
6:22 AM
Sunset
in Hong Kong
↓
5:52 PM
Day Length
11h 30m
Dawn
in Hong Kong
5:59 AM
Dusk
in Hong Kong
6:15 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Hong Kong
Current Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
84.8%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 15:51
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 03:17
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Distances & Clock Changes in Hong Kong
How Far Is Hong Kong From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore | 2,586 km | SSW (207deg) |
| Tokyo | 2,876 km | NE (53deg) |
| Mumbai | 4,297 km | W (273deg) |
| Dubai | 5,955 km | WNW (286deg) |
| Moscow | 7,140 km | NW (323deg) |
| Sydney | 7,376 km | SSE (147deg) |
| London | 9,623 km | NW (325deg) |
| Paris | 9,626 km | NW (322deg) |
Hong Kong's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Hong Kong and you would surface near La Quiaca, Argentina, about 34 km from the antipodal point at 22.3deg S, 65.8deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Hong Kong
What time is it in Hong Kong right now?
The current local time in Hong Kong is 21:27 on Thursday, October 22, 2026. Hong Kong follows the Asia/Hong_Kong time zone.
What time zone is Hong Kong in?
Hong Kong uses the Asia/Hong_Kong IANA time zone (UTC+08:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Hong Kong?
Is Hong Kong on daylight saving time right now?
No. Daylight saving time is not in effect in Hong Kong as of October 22, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Hong Kong today?
In Hong Kong today the sun rises at 06:22 and sets at 17:52, giving 11h 30m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Hong Kong tonight?
Over Hong Kong tonight the moon shows a Waxing Gibbous phase at 84.8% illumination.
What is solar time in Hong Kong?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Hong Kong, clocks run about 25m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.