Does Hong Kong observe daylight saving time?

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

Does Honolulu observe daylight saving time?

No. Honolulu stays on HST (UTC-10) all year, so its clocks don't change.

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

3:00 PM in Honolulu, the day before (Fri, Oct 16, when it's Sat, Oct 17 in Hong Kong).

Hong Kong to Honolulu Meeting Planner

Honolulu is 18 hours behind Hong Kong right now. Their working days overlap for 2 hours today.

Hong Kong · China

6:57 PM

Sat, Oct 17 · HKT

Honolulu · United States

12:57 AM

Sat, Oct 17 · HST

Best Meeting Times Between Hong Kong and Honolulu

9:00 AM to 11:00 AM in Hong Kong (3:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Honolulu). That's when both cities are inside working hours, 9 AM to 5 PM, giving 2 hours of overlap today.

Who's meeting

2 of 4 places

Hong KongOrganizerChina ·6:57PMnow
HonoluluUnited States ·12:57AMnow

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Date in Hong Kong

Working hours, everywhere

Best times to meet

Saturday, October 17, 2026, in Hong Kong time.

10:00AMBest · OptimalWorking hours in Hong Kong (10:00) and Honolulu (16:00, previous day).
9:00AMOption 2 · OptimalWorking hours in Hong Kong (09:00) and Honolulu (15:00, previous day).
1:00PMOption 3 · GoodWorking hours in Hong Kong (13:00); just outside working hours in Honolulu (19:00, previous day).

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
Hong KongUTC+8
HonoluluHST
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

Hong Kong10:00 AM UTC+8Sat, Oct 17
Honolulu4:00 PM HSTFri, Oct 16
UTC2026-10-17 02:00 UTC

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Time difference between Hong Kong and Honolulu

Honolulu is 18 hours behind Hong Kong right now: Honolulu is on HST (UTC-10) and Hong Kong on HKT (UTC+8). Neither city changes its clocks, so the gap is the same all year.

Time difference between Hong Kong and Honolulu over the next 12 months
From	Difference	Why
Now	Honolulu 18 hours behind	—

Hong Kong is on Hong Kong Standard Time. Honolulu is on Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time.

Frequently Asked Questions: Hong Kong & Honolulu Scheduling

What is the time difference between Hong Kong and Honolulu?: Honolulu is 18 hours behind Hong Kong right now: Honolulu is on HST (UTC-10) and Hong Kong on HKT (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 Hong Kong and Honolulu?: 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM in Hong Kong (3:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Honolulu). That's when both cities are inside working hours, 9 AM to 5 PM, giving 2 hours of overlap today.
Does Hong Kong observe daylight saving time?: No. Hong Kong stays on HKT (UTC+8) all year, so its clocks don't change.
Does Honolulu observe daylight saving time?: No. Honolulu stays on HST (UTC-10) all year, so its clocks don't change.
What time is it in Honolulu when it's 9 AM in Hong Kong?: 3:00 PM in Honolulu, the day before (Fri, Oct 16, when it's Sat, Oct 17 in Hong Kong).

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