Does Hong Kong observe daylight saving time?

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

Does Houston observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Houston is on CDT (UTC-5) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Nov 1, to CST (UTC-6).

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

8:00 PM in Houston, the day before (Sat, Oct 17, when it's Sun, Oct 18 in Hong Kong).

Hong Kong to Houston Meeting Planner

Houston is 13 hours behind Hong Kong right now. Their working days don't overlap today.

Hong Kong · China

11:37 AM

Sun, Oct 18 · HKT

Houston · United States

10:37 PM

Sat, Oct 17 · CDT · summer time

Best Meeting Times Between Hong Kong and Houston

No time falls inside working hours (9 AM to 5 PM) in both cities. The closest is 11:00 AM in Hong Kong, which is 10:00 PM in Houston; consider splitting into two shorter meetings or shifting someone's hours.

Who's meeting

2 of 4 places

Hong KongOrganizerChina ·11:37AMnow
HoustonUnited States ·· summer time10:37PMYesterday · now

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Date in Hong Kong

Working hours, everywhere

Best times to meet

Sunday, October 18, 2026, in Hong Kong time.

11:00AMBest · PossibleWorking hours in Hong Kong (11:00); late evening in Houston (22:00, previous day).
10:00AMOption 2 · PossibleWorking hours in Hong Kong (10:00); late evening in Houston (21:00, previous day).
9:00AMOption 3 · PossibleWorking hours in Hong Kong (09:00); late evening in Houston (20:00, 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
HoustonCDT
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 Kong11:00 AM UTC+8Sun, Oct 18
Houston10:00 PM CDTSat, Oct 17
UTC2026-10-18 03:00 UTC

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Time difference between Hong Kong and Houston

Houston is 13 hours behind Hong Kong right now: Houston is on CDT (UTC-5) and Hong Kong on HKT (UTC+8). That changes on Sun, Nov 1, when clocks go back in Houston: then Houston is 14 hours behind Hong Kong.

Time difference between Hong Kong and Houston over the next 12 months
From	Difference	Why
Now	Houston 13 hours behind	—
Sun, Nov 1	Houston 14 hours behind	Clocks go back in Houston
Sun, Mar 14, 2027	Houston 13 hours behind	Clocks go forward in Houston

Hong Kong is on Hong Kong Standard Time. Houston is on Central Standard Time.

Frequently Asked Questions: Hong Kong & Houston Scheduling

What is the time difference between Hong Kong and Houston?: Houston is 13 hours behind Hong Kong right now: Houston is on CDT (UTC-5) and Hong Kong on HKT (UTC+8). That changes on Sun, Nov 1, when clocks go back in Houston: then Houston is 14 hours behind Hong Kong.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Hong Kong and Houston?: No time falls inside working hours (9 AM to 5 PM) in both cities. The closest is 11:00 AM in Hong Kong, which is 10:00 PM in Houston; consider splitting into two shorter meetings or shifting someone's hours.
Does Hong Kong observe daylight saving time?: No. Hong Kong stays on HKT (UTC+8) all year, so its clocks don't change.
Does Houston observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Houston is on CDT (UTC-5) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Nov 1, to CST (UTC-6).
What time is it in Houston when it's 9 AM in Hong Kong?: 8:00 PM in Houston, the day before (Sat, Oct 17, when it's Sun, Oct 18 in Hong Kong).

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