Time difference
12 hours (Hong Kong ahead). Hong Kong uses GMT+8; New York uses EDT.
Hong Kong to New York Time
Hong Kong is 12 hours ahead of New York.
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Hong Kong time to New York time
Hong Kong is 12 hours ahead of New York. When it is 9:00 AM in Hong Kong, it is 9:00 PM the previous day in New York, USA. Regular 9 AM to 6 PM working hours do not overlap. The closest workable window, between 7 AM and 10 PM in both cities, is 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM in Hong Kong (7:00 PM to 10:00 PM in New York).
Working-hours overlap
No shared 9 AM to 6 PM hours.
Daylight saving
Next change: Sun, Nov 1, 2026 (New York).
Hong Kong to New York time conversion table
| Hong Kong (GMT+8) | New York (EDT) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 12:00 PM (previous day) |
| 1:00 AM | 1:00 PM (previous day) |
| 2:00 AM | 2:00 PM (previous day) |
| 3:00 AM | 3:00 PM (previous day) |
| 4:00 AM | 4:00 PM (previous day) |
| 5:00 AM | 5:00 PM (previous day) |
| 6:00 AM | 6:00 PM (previous day) |
| 7:00 AM | 7:00 PM (previous day) |
| 8:00 AM | 8:00 PM (previous day) |
| 9:00 AM | 9:00 PM (previous day) |
| 10:00 AM | 10:00 PM (previous day) |
| 11:00 AM | 11:00 PM (previous day) |
| 12:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 2:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 3:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 10:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 11:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
Daylight saving time
On Sun, Nov 1, 2026, New York switches from EDT to EST, so the difference becomes 13 hours (Hong Kong ahead). On Sun, Mar 14, 2027, New York switches from EST to EDT, so the difference becomes 12 hours (Hong Kong ahead).
How to use the meeting time converter
- Select either city name and search by city, time zone, abbreviation, or UTC offset.
- Drag the horizontal timeline, or use the arrow and Page Up/Page Down keys, to choose a moment.
- Read the matching time and date for both locations and use the color bands to compare working hours.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Hong Kong and New York?
Hong Kong is 12 hours ahead of New York. Hong Kong currently uses GMT+8 and New York uses EDT.
When it is 9 AM in Hong Kong, what time is it in New York?
It is 9:00 PM the previous day in New York.
What is the best time for a meeting between Hong Kong and New York?
Regular 9 AM to 6 PM working hours do not overlap. The closest workable window, between 7 AM and 10 PM in both cities, is 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM in Hong Kong (7:00 PM to 10:00 PM in New York).
Does daylight saving time affect Hong Kong and New York?
On Sun, Nov 1, 2026, New York switches from EDT to EST, so the difference becomes 13 hours (Hong Kong ahead). On Sun, Mar 14, 2027, New York switches from EST to EDT, so the difference becomes 12 hours (Hong Kong ahead).