Time Difference Between Hong Kong and New York

New York is 12 hours behind Hong Kong.

Hong Kong S.A.R.

Hong Kong

Asia/Hong_Kong · UTC+8

United States

New York

America/New_York · UTC-4

Best Times to Meet

Hours where standard working time (9 AM – 6 PM) overlaps in both Hong Kong and New York.

Standard working hours don't overlap between Hong Kong and New York. Consider early-morning calls in Hong Kong or late-evening calls in New York.

Hong Kong to New York — 24-Hour Conversion

Each row shows the equivalent local time in New York for an hour in Hong Kong. Working-hours rows (9–18) are highlighted.

Hong KongNew YorkMatch
-1 dayWorkday in New York
-1 dayWorkday in New York
-1 dayWorkday in New York
-1 dayWorkday in New York
-1 dayWorkday in New York
-1 dayWorkday in New York
-1 dayOff hours
-1 dayOff hours
-1 dayOff hours
-1 dayWorkday in Hong Kong
-1 dayWorkday in Hong Kong
-1 dayWorkday in Hong Kong
Workday in Hong Kong
Workday in Hong Kong
Workday in Hong Kong
Workday in Hong Kong
Workday in Hong Kong
Workday in Hong Kong
Off hours
Off hours
Off hours
Workday in New York
Workday in New York
Workday in New York

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Hong Kong and New York?

New York, United States (UTC-4) is 12 hours behind Hong Kong, Hong Kong S.A.R. (UTC+8).

What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Hong Kong and New York?

The best meeting times overlap when both cities are within standard working hours (9 AM – 6 PM). The full hour-by-hour table on this page lists every overlap window.

Does daylight saving time change the difference between Hong Kong and New York?

Yes — when one city observes daylight saving time and the other does not, the gap shifts by an hour. The conversion table on this page reflects the current offset, including any active DST.

When it is 9 AM in Hong Kong, what time is it in New York?

Use the conversion table on this page — every hour in Hong Kong is mapped to its equivalent local time in New York, including day shift markers when the date differs.