Does Hong Kong observe daylight saving time?

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

Does San Jose observe daylight saving time?

Yes. San Jose is on PDT (UTC-7) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Nov 1, to PST (UTC-8).

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

6:00 PM in San Jose, the day before (Sat, Oct 17, when it's Sun, Oct 18 in Hong Kong).

Hong Kong to San Jose Meeting Planner

San Jose is 15 hours behind Hong Kong right now. Their working days don't overlap today.

Hong Kong · China

12:38 PM

Sun, Oct 18 · HKT

San Jose · United States

9:38 PM

Sat, Oct 17 · PDT · summer time

Best Meeting Times Between Hong Kong and San Jose

No time falls inside working hours (9 AM to 5 PM) in both cities. The closest is 10:00 AM in Hong Kong, which is 7:00 PM in San Jose; consider splitting into two shorter meetings or shifting someone's hours.

Who's meeting

2 of 4 places

Hong KongOrganizerChina ·12:38PMnow
San JoseUnited States ·· summer time9:38PMYesterday · now

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Date in Hong Kong

Working hours, everywhere

Best times to meet

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

10:00AMBest · GoodWorking hours in Hong Kong (10:00); just outside working hours in San Jose (19:00, previous day).
9:00AMOption 2 · GoodWorking hours in Hong Kong (09:00); just outside working hours in San Jose (18:00, previous day).
7:00AMOption 3 · GoodWorking hours in San Jose (16:00, previous day); just outside working hours in Hong Kong (07:00).

The whole day

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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
San JosePDT
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+8Sun, Oct 18
San Jose7:00 PM PDTSat, Oct 17
UTC2026-10-18 02:00 UTC

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Time difference between Hong Kong and San Jose

San Jose is 15 hours behind Hong Kong right now: San Jose is on PDT (UTC-7) and Hong Kong on HKT (UTC+8). That changes on Sun, Nov 1, when clocks go back in San Jose: then San Jose is 16 hours behind Hong Kong.

Time difference between Hong Kong and San Jose over the next 12 months
From	Difference	Why
Now	San Jose 15 hours behind	—
Sun, Nov 1	San Jose 16 hours behind	Clocks go back in San Jose
Sun, Mar 14, 2027	San Jose 15 hours behind	Clocks go forward in San Jose

Hong Kong is on Hong Kong Standard Time. San Jose is on Pacific Standard Time.

Frequently Asked Questions: Hong Kong & San Jose Scheduling

What is the time difference between Hong Kong and San Jose?: San Jose is 15 hours behind Hong Kong right now: San Jose is on PDT (UTC-7) and Hong Kong on HKT (UTC+8). That changes on Sun, Nov 1, when clocks go back in San Jose: then San Jose is 16 hours behind Hong Kong.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Hong Kong and San Jose?: No time falls inside working hours (9 AM to 5 PM) in both cities. The closest is 10:00 AM in Hong Kong, which is 7:00 PM in San Jose; 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 San Jose observe daylight saving time?: Yes. San Jose is on PDT (UTC-7) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Nov 1, to PST (UTC-8).
What time is it in San Jose when it's 9 AM in Hong Kong?: 6:00 PM in San Jose, the day before (Sat, Oct 17, when it's Sun, Oct 18 in Hong Kong).

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