Does Hong Kong observe daylight saving time?

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

Does Wellington observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Wellington is on NZDT (UTC+13) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Apr 4, 2027, to NZST (UTC+12).

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

2:00 PM in Wellington, on the same day.

Hong Kong to Wellington Meeting Planner

Wellington is 5 hours ahead of Hong Kong right now. Their working days overlap for 3 hours today.

Hong Kong · China

11:36 AM

Sun, Oct 18 · HKT

Wellington · New Zealand

4:36 PM

Sun, Oct 18 · NZDT · summer time

Best Meeting Times Between Hong Kong and Wellington

9:00 AM to 12:00 PM in Hong Kong (2:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Wellington). That's when both cities are inside working hours, 9 AM to 5 PM, giving 3 hours of overlap today.

Who's meeting

2 of 4 places

Hong KongOrganizerChina ·11:36AMnow
WellingtonNew Zealand ·· summer time4:36PMnow

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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 · OptimalWorking hours in Hong Kong (11:00) and Wellington (16:00).
10:00AMOption 2 · OptimalWorking hours in Hong Kong (10:00) and Wellington (15:00).
9:00AMOption 3 · OptimalWorking hours in Hong Kong (09:00) and Wellington (14:00).

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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.
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Hong KongUTC+8
WellingtonNZDT
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

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Your meeting

Hong Kong11:00 AM UTC+8Sun, Oct 18
Wellington4:00 PM NZDTSun, Oct 18
UTC2026-10-18 03:00 UTC

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Time difference between Hong Kong and Wellington

Wellington is 5 hours ahead of Hong Kong right now: Wellington is on NZDT (UTC+13) and Hong Kong on HKT (UTC+8). That changes on Sun, Apr 4, 2027, when clocks go back in Wellington: then Wellington is 4 hours ahead of Hong Kong.

Time difference between Hong Kong and Wellington over the next 12 months
From	Difference	Why
Now	Wellington 5 hours ahead	—
Sun, Apr 4, 2027	Wellington 4 hours ahead	Clocks go back in Wellington
Sun, Sep 26, 2027	Wellington 5 hours ahead	Clocks go forward in Wellington

Hong Kong is on Hong Kong Standard Time. Wellington is on New Zealand Standard Time.

Frequently Asked Questions: Hong Kong & Wellington Scheduling

What is the time difference between Hong Kong and Wellington?: Wellington is 5 hours ahead of Hong Kong right now: Wellington is on NZDT (UTC+13) and Hong Kong on HKT (UTC+8). That changes on Sun, Apr 4, 2027, when clocks go back in Wellington: then Wellington is 4 hours ahead of Hong Kong.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Hong Kong and Wellington?: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM in Hong Kong (2:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Wellington). That's when both cities are inside working hours, 9 AM to 5 PM, giving 3 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 Wellington observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Wellington is on NZDT (UTC+13) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Apr 4, 2027, to NZST (UTC+12).
What time is it in Wellington when it's 9 AM in Hong Kong?: 2:00 PM in Wellington, on the same day.

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