New York to Hong Kong time difference
Live time in both cities, a conversion table and the best hours to call.
Hong Kong is 12 hours ahead of New York right now. It is 13 hours ahead in January and 12 hours ahead in July. When it is 9:00 AM in New York, it is 10:00 PM (winter) or 9:00 PM (summer) in Hong Kong.
Today, hour by hour
| New York | Hong Kong |
|---|
Green rows are inside 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
New York to Hong Kong time table
| New York | Hong Kong (January) | Hong Kong (July) |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 1:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 1:00 AM | 2:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 2:00 AM | 3:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 3:00 AM | 4:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 4:00 AM | 5:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 6:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 7:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 8:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 9:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 10:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 11:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 12:00 AM (+1 day) | 11:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 1:00 AM (+1 day) | 12:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 1:00 PM | 2:00 AM (+1 day) | 1:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 2:00 PM | 3:00 AM (+1 day) | 2:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 3:00 PM | 4:00 AM (+1 day) | 3:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 4:00 PM | 5:00 AM (+1 day) | 4:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 5:00 PM | 6:00 AM (+1 day) | 5:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 6:00 PM | 7:00 AM (+1 day) | 6:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 7:00 PM | 8:00 AM (+1 day) | 7:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 8:00 PM | 9:00 AM (+1 day) | 8:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 9:00 PM | 10:00 AM (+1 day) | 9:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 10:00 PM | 11:00 AM (+1 day) | 10:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 11:00 PM | 12:00 PM (+1 day) | 11:00 AM (+1 day) |
When the difference changes
| Dates | Difference |
|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026 | Hong Kong is 12 hours ahead of New York |
| Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 13, 2027 | Hong Kong is 13 hours ahead of New York |
| Mar 14, 2027 – Nov 6, 2027 | Hong Kong is 12 hours ahead of New York |
| Nov 7, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027 | Hong Kong is 13 hours ahead of New York |
New York uses daylight saving time. Next clock changes: Nov 1, 2026 (to UTC-5), Mar 14, 2027 (to UTC-4). Hong Kong does not use daylight saving time. It stays at UTC+8 all year.
Best time to call Hong Kong from New York
- January: no shared 9-to-5 hours. Workable window (7 AM–10 PM for both): 7:00 AM–9:00 AM in New York (8:00 PM–10:00 PM in Hong Kong); 6:00 PM–10:00 PM in New York (7:00 AM–11:00 AM in Hong Kong).
- July: no shared 9-to-5 hours. Workable window (7 AM–10 PM for both): 7:00 AM–10:00 AM in New York (7:00 PM–10:00 PM in Hong Kong); 7:00 PM–10:00 PM in New York (7:00 AM–10:00 AM in Hong Kong).
Hong Kong vs other US time zones
| US city | January | July |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 13 hours ahead | 12 hours ahead |
| Chicago | 14 hours ahead | 13 hours ahead |
| Denver | 15 hours ahead | 14 hours ahead |
| Phoenix | 15 hours ahead | 15 hours ahead |
| Los Angeles | 16 hours ahead | 15 hours ahead |
Convert a different date with the time zone converter, or plan a call with the meeting planner.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between New York and Hong Kong?
Hong Kong is 13 hours ahead of New York in January and 12 hours ahead in July.
If it is 8 PM in New York, what time is it in Hong Kong?
9:00 AM in winter and 8:00 AM in summer.
Does Hong Kong use daylight saving time?
Hong Kong does not use daylight saving time. It stays at UTC+8 all year.