HKEX trading
Hong Kong Exchanges (HKEX) run 09:30–16:00 HKT. Many China-listed stocks trade in Hong Kong, attracting global investors.
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Hong Kong
Hong Kong SAR
Daytime
06:18:36
Thu, May 21
GMT+8UTC+8
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Current time in Hong Kong
Hong Kong Time (HKT, UTC+8) has no daylight saving. Hong Kong is a world-leading international financial centre and a major gateway between China and global markets.
Use cases
Why people check Hong Kong time
Practical use cases for this city's current local time and timezone.
Shipping & logistics
Hong Kong is a major port. Cargo operators worldwide track HKT for container vessel arrivals and customs windows.
Asian banking hours
Many multinational banks use Hong Kong as their Asian headquarters. HKT is a key overlap anchor for Asia-Pacific teams.
HKIA transit
Hong Kong International Airport is a premier Asia-Pacific hub. Passengers in transit convert to HKT for connection timing.
FAQ
Hong Kong time — FAQ
Is Hong Kong in the same time zone as China?
Yes — HKT (UTC+8) matches China Standard Time (CST). Both Hong Kong and mainland China share UTC+8 with no DST.
Does Hong Kong observe daylight saving time?
No. Hong Kong has not observed DST since 1979 and remains on HKT (UTC+8) all year.
What is the time difference between Hong Kong and London?
Hong Kong is 8 hours ahead of London in winter (GMT) and 7 hours ahead when London is on BST.
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