EST to Hong Kong time conversion
Hong Kong is 13 hours ahead of EST.
EST is always UTC-5. Right now most places that use EST are on EDT (UTC-4): Hong Kong is 12 hours ahead of EDT.
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EST is 5 hours behind UTC. Compare with your local time →
Choose a date and time
Choose the local time in EST to convert it to Hong Kong on that date.
Skipped clock-change times are unavailable; a repeated time uses its first occurrence.
24-hour conversion chart · EST → Hong Kong
This table converts each hour in EST to Hong Kong on 2026-10-21.
- Working hours
- Outside working hours
- Night hours
| EST | Hong Kong | Shared working hours |
|---|---|---|
| 00:0012:00 AM | 13:001:00 PM | |
| 01:001:00 AM | 14:002:00 PM | |
| 02:002:00 AM | 15:003:00 PM | |
| 03:003:00 AM | 16:004:00 PM | |
| 04:004:00 AM | 17:005:00 PM | |
| 05:005:00 AM | 18:006:00 PM | |
| 06:006:00 AM | 19:007:00 PM | |
| 07:007:00 AM | 20:008:00 PM | |
| 08:008:00 AM | 21:009:00 PM | |
| 09:009:00 AM | 22:0010:00 PM | |
| 10:0010:00 AM | 23:0011:00 PM | |
| 11:0011:00 AM | 00:0012:00 AM +1 day | |
| 12:0012:00 PM | 01:001:00 AM +1 day | |
| 13:001:00 PM | 02:002:00 AM +1 day | |
| 14:002:00 PM | 03:003:00 AM +1 day | |
| 15:003:00 PM | 04:004:00 AM +1 day | |
| 16:004:00 PM | 05:005:00 AM +1 day | |
| 17:005:00 PM | 06:006:00 AM +1 day | |
| 18:006:00 PM | 07:007:00 AM +1 day | |
| 19:007:00 PM | 08:008:00 AM +1 day | |
| 20:008:00 PM | 09:009:00 AM +1 day | |
| 21:009:00 PM | 10:0010:00 AM +1 day | |
| 22:0010:00 PM | 11:0011:00 AM +1 day | |
| 23:0011:00 PM | 12:0012:00 PM +1 day |
Quick conversion examples
These examples use EST (UTC-5) and Hong Kong (UTC+8); choosing a date applies the local clock changes.
Conversion formula: Hong Kong = EST + 13h · EDT + 12h.
| EST | Hong Kong |
|---|---|
| 6:00 AM EST | = 7:00 PM Hong Kong |
| 7:00 AM EST | = 8:00 PM Hong Kong |
| 8:00 AM EST | = 9:00 PM Hong Kong |
| 9:00 AM EST | = 10:00 PM Hong Kong |
| 10:00 AM EST | = 11:00 PM Hong Kong |
| 12:00 PM EST | = 1:00 AM Hong Kong (+1 day) |
| 3:00 PM EST | = 4:00 AM Hong Kong (+1 day) |
| 5:00 PM EST | = 6:00 AM Hong Kong (+1 day) |
| 6:00 PM EST | = 7:00 AM Hong Kong (+1 day) |
| 8:00 PM EST | = 9:00 AM Hong Kong (+1 day) |
Overlapping meeting hours
The 08:00–18:00 working days in EST and Hong Kong do not overlap on 2026-10-21.
Clock changes on both sides, 2026–2028
EST and Hong Kong have the following local clock changes in 2026–2028; all times in the table are local to that side.
| Year | EST | Hong Kong |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | · 02:00 → 03:00 · 02:00 → 01:00 | No clock changes; UTC+8 all year. |
| 2027 | · 02:00 → 03:00 · 02:00 → 01:00 | No clock changes; UTC+8 all year. |
| 2028 | · 02:00 → 03:00 · 02:00 → 01:00 | No clock changes; UTC+8 all year. |
At the start of 2026, Hong Kong is 13 hours ahead of EST. The difference changes during the following periods.
- From 2026-03-08 03:00 EDT until 2026-11-01 01:00 EST, Hong Kong is 12 hours ahead of EDT.
- From 2027-03-14 03:00 EDT until 2027-11-07 01:00 EST, Hong Kong is 12 hours ahead of EDT.
- From 2028-03-12 03:00 EDT until 2028-11-05 01:00 EST, Hong Kong is 12 hours ahead of EDT.
Frequently asked questions
What time is 9 AM EST in Hong Kong?
9:00 AM EST = 10:00 PM Hong Kong, using UTC-5 and UTC+8. Choose a date above for the seasonal local time.
Does the time difference between EST and Hong Kong change during the year?
Yes. During 2026–2028: Hong Kong is 12 hours ahead of EST; Hong Kong is 13 hours ahead of EST. The clock-change table gives the dates for both sides.
How do I tell whether it is day or night in Hong Kong?
Read the Hong Kong clock above: this guide counts 06:00–18:00 local time as daytime and the rest as nighttime, without using sunrise and sunset.
What is the best time to call between EST and Hong Kong?
The 08:00–18:00 working days in EST and Hong Kong do not overlap.
What is the time difference between EST and Hong Kong now?
Right now, Hong Kong is 13 hours ahead of EST. Conversion formula: Hong Kong = EST + 13h · EDT + 12h.