Does Hong Kong observe daylight saving time?

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

Does Shanghai observe daylight saving time?

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

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

9:00 AM in Shanghai, on the same day.

Hong Kong to Shanghai Meeting Planner

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

Hong Kong · China

11:37 AM

Sun, Oct 18 · HKT

Shanghai · China

11:37 AM

Sun, Oct 18 · CST

Best Meeting Times Between Hong Kong and Shanghai

9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Hong Kong (9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Shanghai). 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

Hong KongOrganizerChina ·11:37AMnow
ShanghaiChina ·11:37AMnow

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Date in Hong Kong

Working hours, everywhere

Best times to meet

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

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

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
ShanghaiUTC+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

Hong Kong1:00 PM UTC+8Sun, Oct 18
Shanghai1:00 PM UTC+8Sun, Oct 18
UTC2026-10-18 05:00 UTC

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Time difference between Hong Kong and Shanghai

Shanghai and Hong Kong are on the same time right now: Shanghai is on CST (UTC+8) 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 Shanghai over the next 12 months
From	Difference	Why
Now	Same time	—

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

Frequently Asked Questions: Hong Kong & Shanghai Scheduling

What is the time difference between Hong Kong and Shanghai?: Shanghai and Hong Kong are on the same time right now: Shanghai is on CST (UTC+8) 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 Shanghai?: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Hong Kong (9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Shanghai). That's when both cities are inside working hours, 9 AM to 5 PM, giving 8 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 Shanghai observe daylight saving time?: No. Shanghai stays on CST (UTC+8) all year, so its clocks don't change.
What time is it in Shanghai when it's 9 AM in Hong Kong?: 9:00 AM in Shanghai, on the same day.

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