Hong Kong to Washington DC Meeting Planner
Washington DC is 12 hours behind Hong Kong right now. Their working days don't overlap today.
Best Meeting Times Between Hong Kong and Washington DC
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 10:00 PM in Washington DC; consider splitting into two shorter meetings or shifting someone's hours.
Who's meeting
2 of 4 places- Hong KongOrganizerChina ·6:36PMnow
- Washington DCUnited States ·· summer time6:36AMnow
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Best times to meet
Saturday, October 17, 2026, in Hong Kong time.
- 10:00AMBest · PossibleWorking hours in Hong Kong (10:00); late evening in Washington DC (22:00, previous day).
- 9:00AMOption 2 · PossibleWorking hours in Hong Kong (09:00); late evening in Washington DC (21:00, previous day).
- 9:00PMOption 3 · PossibleWorking hours in Washington DC (09:00); late evening in Hong Kong (21:00).
The whole day
Pick any slot in the Fit row, or use the arrow keys there, to make it the meeting time.
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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
- Washington DC10:00 PM EDTFri, Oct 16
- UTC2026-10-17 02:00 UTC
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Time difference between Hong Kong and Washington DC
Washington DC is 12 hours behind Hong Kong right now: Washington DC is on EDT (UTC-4) and Hong Kong on HKT (UTC+8). That changes on Sun, Nov 1, when clocks go back in Washington DC: then Washington DC is 13 hours behind Hong Kong.
| From | Difference | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Now | Washington DC 12 hours behind | — |
| Sun, Nov 1 | Washington DC 13 hours behind | Clocks go back in Washington DC |
| Sun, Mar 14, 2027 | Washington DC 12 hours behind | Clocks go forward in Washington DC |
Hong Kong is on Hong Kong Standard Time. Washington DC is on Eastern Standard Time.
Frequently Asked Questions: Hong Kong & Washington DC Scheduling
- What is the time difference between Hong Kong and Washington DC?
- Washington DC is 12 hours behind Hong Kong right now: Washington DC is on EDT (UTC-4) and Hong Kong on HKT (UTC+8). That changes on Sun, Nov 1, when clocks go back in Washington DC: then Washington DC is 13 hours behind Hong Kong.
- What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Hong Kong and Washington DC?
- 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 10:00 PM in Washington DC; 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 Washington DC observe daylight saving time?
- Yes. Washington DC is on EDT (UTC-4) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Nov 1, to EST (UTC-5).
- What time is it in Washington DC when it's 9 AM in Hong Kong?
- 9:00 PM in Washington DC, the day before (Fri, Oct 16, when it's Sat, Oct 17 in Hong Kong).
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Or see every city pair, or plan with more places in the meeting planner.
Read next
- Scheduling across time zones
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- Daylight saving time
Why the gap between two cities can change twice a year.
- How to convert time zones
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