Hong Kong to EST time conversion
EST is 13 hours behind Hong Kong.
EST is always UTC-5. Right now most places that use EST are on EDT (UTC-4): EDT is 12 hours behind Hong Kong.
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Choose a date and time
Choose the local time in Hong Kong to convert it to EST on that date.
Skipped clock-change times are unavailable; a repeated time uses its first occurrence.
24-hour conversion chart · Hong Kong → EST
This table converts each hour in Hong Kong to EST on 2026-10-21.
- Working hours
- Outside working hours
- Night hours
| Hong Kong | EST | Shared working hours |
|---|---|---|
| 00:0012:00 AM | 11:0011:00 AM -1 day | |
| 01:001:00 AM | 12:0012:00 PM -1 day | |
| 02:002:00 AM | 13:001:00 PM -1 day | |
| 03:003:00 AM | 14:002:00 PM -1 day | |
| 04:004:00 AM | 15:003:00 PM -1 day | |
| 05:005:00 AM | 16:004:00 PM -1 day | |
| 06:006:00 AM | 17:005:00 PM -1 day | |
| 07:007:00 AM | 18:006:00 PM -1 day | |
| 08:008:00 AM | 19:007:00 PM -1 day | |
| 09:009:00 AM | 20:008:00 PM -1 day | |
| 10:0010:00 AM | 21:009:00 PM -1 day | |
| 11:0011:00 AM | 22:0010:00 PM -1 day | |
| 12:0012:00 PM | 23:0011:00 PM -1 day | |
| 13:001:00 PM | 00:0012:00 AM | |
| 14:002:00 PM | 01:001:00 AM | |
| 15:003:00 PM | 02:002:00 AM | |
| 16:004:00 PM | 03:003:00 AM | |
| 17:005:00 PM | 04:004:00 AM | |
| 18:006:00 PM | 05:005:00 AM | |
| 19:007:00 PM | 06:006:00 AM | |
| 20:008:00 PM | 07:007:00 AM | |
| 21:009:00 PM | 08:008:00 AM | |
| 22:0010:00 PM | 09:009:00 AM | |
| 23:0011:00 PM | 10:0010:00 AM |
Quick conversion examples
These examples use Hong Kong (UTC+8) and EST (UTC-5); choosing a date applies the local clock changes.
Conversion formula: EST = Hong Kong − 13h · EDT = Hong Kong − 12h.
| Hong Kong | EST |
|---|---|
| 6:00 AM Hong Kong | = 5:00 PM EST (-1 day) |
| 7:00 AM Hong Kong | = 6:00 PM EST (-1 day) |
| 8:00 AM Hong Kong | = 7:00 PM EST (-1 day) |
| 9:00 AM Hong Kong | = 8:00 PM EST (-1 day) |
| 10:00 AM Hong Kong | = 9:00 PM EST (-1 day) |
| 12:00 PM Hong Kong | = 11:00 PM EST (-1 day) |
| 3:00 PM Hong Kong | = 2:00 AM EST |
| 5:00 PM Hong Kong | = 4:00 AM EST |
| 6:00 PM Hong Kong | = 5:00 AM EST |
| 8:00 PM Hong Kong | = 7:00 AM EST |
Overlapping meeting hours
The 08:00–18:00 working days in Hong Kong and EST do not overlap on 2026-10-21.
Clock changes on both sides, 2026–2028
Hong Kong and EST have the following local clock changes in 2026–2028; all times in the table are local to that side.
| Year | Hong Kong | EST |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | No clock changes; UTC+8 all year. | · 02:00 → 03:00 · 02:00 → 01:00 |
| 2027 | No clock changes; UTC+8 all year. | · 02:00 → 03:00 · 02:00 → 01:00 |
| 2028 | No clock changes; UTC+8 all year. | · 02:00 → 03:00 · 02:00 → 01:00 |
At the start of 2026, EST is 13 hours behind Hong Kong. The difference changes during the following periods.
- From 2026-03-08 15:00 Hong Kong until 2026-11-01 14:00 Hong Kong, EDT is 12 hours behind Hong Kong.
- From 2027-03-14 15:00 Hong Kong until 2027-11-07 14:00 Hong Kong, EDT is 12 hours behind Hong Kong.
- From 2028-03-12 15:00 Hong Kong until 2028-11-05 14:00 Hong Kong, EDT is 12 hours behind Hong Kong.
Frequently asked questions
What time is 9 AM Hong Kong in EST?
9:00 AM Hong Kong = 8:00 PM EST (-1 day), using UTC+8 and UTC-5. Choose a date above for the seasonal local time.
Does the time difference between Hong Kong and EST change during the year?
Yes. During 2026–2028: EST is 13 hours behind Hong Kong; EST is 12 hours behind Hong Kong. The clock-change table gives the dates for both sides.
How do I tell whether it is day or night in EST?
Read the EST 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 Hong Kong and EST?
The 08:00–18:00 working days in Hong Kong and EST do not overlap.
What is the time difference between Hong Kong and EST now?
Right now, EST is 13 hours behind Hong Kong. Conversion formula: EST = Hong Kong − 13h · EDT = Hong Kong − 12h.