Time Now in Hong Kong, Hong Kong 🇭🇰
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Hong Kong ranks
#19 for largest capital by population · #39 for largest by population.
Lat/Long: 22.28° 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
Local time in Hong Kong runs on a UTC+08:00 offset (Asia/Hong_Kong). Hong Kong does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. Today gives roughly 13 hours of daylight, near the midpoint of the year. Its tropical latitude keeps the seasonal change in daylight fairly gentle. Its elevation is a gentle 60 m. The nearest big city, Singapore, is a distant 2582 km away. As one of Hong Kong's largest cities, Hong Kong is a reference point many travellers set their watches by.
Hong Kong gets 12h 40m of daylight today, with sunrise at 06:04 and sunset at 18:44.
Time & Daylight in Hong Kong
Daylight Hours in Hong Kong
Hong Kong gets 12h 40m of daylight today. Sunrise in Hong Kong is at 06:04 and sunset in Hong Kong is at 18:44.
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.
Other Cities in Hong Kong with Local Time
Cities Sharing Hong Kong's Time Zone (UTC+08:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Hong Kong.
Weather in Hong Kong
Tools to Plan Meetings
Prayer Times in Hong Kong
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 27 Aug ● | 04:45 | 06:04 | 12:25 | 15:50 | 18:45 | 20:15 |
| Fri, 28 Aug | 04:45 | 06:04 | 12:24 | 15:50 | 18:44 | 20:14 |
| Sat, 29 Aug | 04:46 | 06:05 | 12:24 | 15:50 | 18:43 | 20:13 |
| Sun, 30 Aug | 04:46 | 06:05 | 12:24 | 15:49 | 18:43 | 20:13 |
| Mon, 31 Aug | 04:46 | 06:05 | 12:23 | 15:49 | 18:42 | 20:12 |
| Tue, 1 Sep | 04:47 | 06:05 | 12:23 | 15:49 | 18:41 | 20:11 |
| Wed, 2 Sep | 04:47 | 06:06 | 12:23 | 15:49 | 18:40 | 20:10 |
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Hong Kong Prayer Times Widget
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Hong Kong Weather Widget
Current conditions and 7-day forecast for Hong Kong
Hong Kong Sunrise & Sunset Widget
Sunrise, sunset, day length, and twilight times for Hong Kong
Hong Kong Moon Phase Widget
Current phase, illumination, and next full/new moon for Hong Kong
Hong Kong Countdown Timer Widget
Live event countdown in Hong Kong local time
14-day Forecast for Hong Kong
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Hong Kong
Sunrise
in Hong Kong
↑
6:04 AM
Sunset
in Hong Kong
↓
6:44 PM
Day Length
12h 40m
Dawn
in Hong Kong
5:41 AM
Dusk
in Hong Kong
7:08 PM
View detailed past and future sunrise, sunset, and twilight times for Hong Kong. Track daylight hours, sun phases, and more.
Moon Phases & Times for Hong Kong
Current Phase
Full Moon
Illumination
98.9%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 18:15
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 05:52
View the detailed moon calendar for Hong Kong with moonphases, moonrise, and moonset times for any date.
Distances & Clock Changes in Hong Kong
How Far Is Hong Kong From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore | 2,582 km | SSW (207deg) |
| Tokyo | 2,878 km | NE (53deg) |
| Mumbai | 4,298 km | W (273deg) |
| Dubai | 5,956 km | WNW (286deg) |
| Moscow | 7,144 km | NW (323deg) |
| Sydney | 7,372 km | SSE (147deg) |
| London | 9,627 km | NW (325deg) |
| Paris | 9,630 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 31 km from the antipodal point at 22.3deg S, 65.8deg W.
Travel Guides for Hong Kong
Hand-picked travel guides from around the web to help you plan a visit to Hong Kong.
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Hong Kong Small-Group Food Tour
- Hello! Hong Kong
Award-winning 4-hour walking food tour through Sheung Wan, Central and Wan Chai. Dim sum in a 90-year-old tea house, handmade wonton noodles, Hong Kong milk tea, char siu and egg tarts, with a ride on the Ding Ding tram.
Frequently Asked Questions about Hong Kong
What time is it in Hong Kong right now?
The current local time in Hong Kong is 11:34 on Thursday, August 27, 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 August 27, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Hong Kong today?
Today in Hong Kong: sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset is at 18:44, giving 12h 40m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Hong Kong tonight?
Over Hong Kong tonight the moon shows a Full Moon phase at 98.9% 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.