Geographic position of Hong Kong
Hong Kong is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 22.2783° N, 114.1747° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 2,480 km (1,541 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 7,539 km (4,685 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 12,499 km (7,767 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 11,761 km (7,308 mi) east
Hong Kong lies in the tropical latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Population Ranking of Hong Kong
With a population of 7,396,076, Hong Kong ranks as the 1st most populous city in Hong Kong, out of 140 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Hong Kong
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG / VHHH) is a major international airport located about 27 km (17 mi) from Hong Kong.
Current local time at the airport is 22:48:18.
Daylight saving time in Hong Kong
Hong Kong uses the IANA time zone identifier Asia/Hong_Kong. The current local offset is UTC+8 / HKT.
Hong Kong does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Hong Kong
Business hours in Hong Kong (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 9:00 PM (previous day) - 5:00 AM ( Partial overlap)
- Los Angeles: 6:00 PM (previous day) - 2:00 AM ( Partial overlap)
- London: 2:00 AM - 10:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- Dubai: 5:00 AM - 1:00 PM ( Outside normal hours)
- Mumbai: 6:30 AM - 2:30 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Sydney: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM ( Convenient)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Hong Kong
Compare time in Hong Kong with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Hong Kong in?
Hong Kong follows the Asia/Hong_Kong time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Hong Kong at UTC+8.
What time is it in Hong Kong right now?
The current local time in Hong Kong is 22:48:18 on Sunday, 13 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Hong Kong observe daylight saving time?
No. Hong Kong is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Hong Kong?
Hong Kong is currently UTC+8, meaning local time is +8 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Hong Kong?
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) is the nearest airport to Hong Kong, located about 27 km away. The current local time at the airport is 22:48:18.
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