Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Hong Kong Standard Time (HKT) · UTC+8
HKT is in use right now in Hong Kong Time (UTC+8).
HKT is 7 hours ahead of CET (Central European Time).
HKT time zone
Hong Kong Time
Hong Kong Standard Time (HKT)
IANA: Asia/Hong_Kong · UTC+8
Daylight saving time in HKT
HKT does not use daylight saving time. The offset stays UTC+8 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in HKT today
Sunrise 06:28 · Sunset 17:45
Daylight 11h 17m · Solar noon 12:07
Time in HKT vs major world cities
| City | Local time | Difference from HKT |
| New York | Tue | 13 hours behind |
| Los Angeles | Tue | 16 hours behind |
| London | Tue | 8 hours behind |
| Paris | Tue | 7 hours behind |
| Dubai | Tue | 4 hours behind |
| Mumbai | Wed | 2.5 hours behind |
| Singapore | Wed | same time |
| Tokyo | Wed | 1 hour ahead |
| Sydney | Wed | 3 hours ahead |
| Johannesburg | Tue | 6 hours behind |
| São Paulo | Tue | 11 hours behind |
| Chicago | Tue | 14 hours behind |
What time zone is HKT in?
HKT is on Hong Kong Time (HKT, UTC+8). The IANA identifier is Asia/Hong_Kong.
Does HKT observe daylight saving time?
No. HKT keeps UTC+8 all year, so its time difference with places that do change their clocks shifts by an hour twice a year.
November 2026 calendar for HKT
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Frequently asked questions about HKT
What time zone is HKT in?
Hong Kong Time (HKT), UTC+8; IANA zone Asia/Hong_Kong.
Does HKT have daylight saving time?
No, it stays on UTC+8 all year.