Does Beijing observe daylight saving time?

No. Beijing stays on CST (UTC+8) all year, so its clocks don't change.

Does Hong Kong observe daylight saving time?

No. Hong Kong stays on HKT (UTC+8) all year, so its clocks don't change.

What time is it in Hong Kong when it's 9 AM in Beijing?

9:00 AM in Hong Kong, on the same day.

Beijing to Hong Kong Meeting Planner

Hong Kong and Beijing are on the same time right now. Their working days overlap for 8 hours today.

Beijing · China

1:22 PM

Sun, Oct 18 · CST

Hong Kong · China

1:22 PM

Sun, Oct 18 · HKT

Best Meeting Times Between Beijing and Hong Kong

9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Beijing (9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Hong Kong). That's when both cities are inside working hours, 9 AM to 5 PM, giving 8 hours of overlap today.

Who's meeting

2 of 4 places

BeijingOrganizerChina ·1:22PMnow
Hong KongChina ·1:22PMnow

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Date in Beijing

Working hours, everywhere

Best times to meet

Sunday, October 18, 2026, in Beijing time.

1:00PMBest · OptimalWorking hours in Beijing (13:00) and Hong Kong (13:00).
12:00PMOption 2 · OptimalWorking hours in Beijing (12:00) and Hong Kong (12:00).
2:00PMOption 3 · OptimalWorking hours in Beijing (14:00) and Hong Kong (14:00).

The whole day

Pick any slot in the Fit row, or use the arrow keys there, to make it the meeting time.

Each column is a one-hour slot of the first place's day. The Fit row grades how well the slot suits everyone; each row shows the local time and whether it's working hours there.
Fit
BeijingUTC+8
Hong KongUTC+8
UTC	16	17	18	19	20	21	22	23	00	01	02	03	04	05	06	07	08	09	10	11	12	13	14	15

Working hours (09–17)Just outside (07–09, 17–20)Late evening (20–23)NightFit: optimal, good, possible, poor

Your meeting

Beijing1:00 PM UTC+8Sun, Oct 18
Hong Kong1:00 PM UTC+8Sun, Oct 18
UTC2026-10-18 05:00 UTC

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Time difference between Beijing and Hong Kong

Hong Kong and Beijing are on the same time right now: Hong Kong is on HKT (UTC+8) and Beijing on CST (UTC+8). Neither city changes its clocks, so the gap is the same all year.

Time difference between Beijing and Hong Kong over the next 12 months
From	Difference	Why
Now	Same time	—

Beijing is on China Standard Time. Hong Kong is on Hong Kong Standard Time.

Frequently Asked Questions: Beijing & Hong Kong Scheduling

What is the time difference between Beijing and Hong Kong?: Hong Kong and Beijing are on the same time right now: Hong Kong is on HKT (UTC+8) and Beijing on CST (UTC+8). Neither city changes its clocks, so the gap is the same all year.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Beijing and Hong Kong?: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Beijing (9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Hong Kong). That's when both cities are inside working hours, 9 AM to 5 PM, giving 8 hours of overlap today.
Does Beijing observe daylight saving time?: No. Beijing stays on CST (UTC+8) all year, so its clocks don't change.
Does Hong Kong observe daylight saving time?: No. Hong Kong stays on HKT (UTC+8) all year, so its clocks don't change.
What time is it in Hong Kong when it's 9 AM in Beijing?: 9:00 AM in Hong Kong, on the same day.

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