Hong Kong • Local Time
Sunday, December 28, 2025
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Hong Kong, the "Pearl of the Orient," operates on Hong Kong Time (HKT/UTC+8) year-round, the same as mainland China. This Special Administrative Region is a unique blend of East and West - a former British colony now part of China, maintaining its own currency, legal system, and way of life. Its dramatic skyline, harbor, and surrounding mountains create one of the world's most iconic cityscapes.
Hong Kong does not observe Daylight Saving Time since 1979. This keeps the city synchronized with mainland China year-round.
Hong Kong is UTC+8 year-round. When it's noon in Hong Kong: London 4:00 AM (winter) / 5:00 AM (summer), New York 11:00 PM / midnight (previous day), Dubai 8:00 AM, Tokyo 1:00 PM, Sydney 3:00 PM / 2:00 PM.
Standard office hours are 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Banks operate 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM weekdays, some Saturday mornings. Shopping malls typically open 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Many restaurants and bars open late, especially in Lan Kwai Fong and Wan Chai.
Hong Kong shares UTC+8 with Beijing, Singapore, and Perth, despite being geographically suited to UTC+7. This alignment facilitates business with mainland China. Hong Kong's stock exchange (HKEX) operates 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM HKT, overlapping with Shanghai and connecting Asian to European trading.
October to December offers the best weather - clear skies, low humidity, and comfortable temperatures (20-25°C).
Predominantly Cantonese Chinese (92%) with significant Filipino, Indonesian domestic workers and Western expatriate communities. Major financial hub connecting East and West.
Humid subtropical. Hot humid summers (28-33°C) with typhoons Jun-Sep. Mild dry winters (15-20°C). Spring/fall pleasant but humid.