Time Difference: New York City vs Hong Kong

Live comparison of current time in New York City, United States and Hong Kong, Hong Kong.

New York City, United States
03:05:00AM
Friday, March 27, 2026
12 hours ahead
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
03:05:00PM
Friday, March 27, 2026

Hour-by-Hour Comparison

New York CityHong Kong
12:00 AM12:00 PM
1:00 AM1:00 PM
2:00 AM2:00 PM
3:00 AM3:00 PM
4:00 AM4:00 PM
5:00 AM5:00 PM
6:00 AM6:00 PM
7:00 AM7:00 PM
8:00 AM8:00 PM
9:00 AM9:00 PM
10:00 AM10:00 PM
11:00 AM11:00 PM
12:00 PM12:00 AM
1:00 PM1:00 AM
2:00 PM2:00 AM
3:00 PM3:00 AM
4:00 PM4:00 AM
5:00 PM5:00 AM
6:00 PM6:00 AM
7:00 PM7:00 AM
8:00 PM8:00 AM
9:00 PM9:00 AM
10:00 PM10:00 AM
11:00 PM11:00 AM

About Time Difference: New York City and Hong Kong

New York City, United States is in the America/New_York timezone with a UTC offset of UTC-4. Hong Kong, Hong Kong is in the Asia/Hong_Kong timezone with a UTC offset of UTC+8. The hour-by-hour table above shows when working hours overlap, helping you find the best time for calls, meetings, and collaboration.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between New York City and Hong Kong?

New York City uses the America/New_York timezone (UTC-4) and Hong Kong uses the Asia/Hong_Kong timezone (UTC+8). The exact difference may vary during daylight saving transitions.

When is the best time to call from New York City to Hong Kong?

Look for hours highlighted in green in the comparison table above — these are times when both cities are within standard working hours (9 AM - 5 PM).

Does the time difference change?

Yes, if either city observes daylight saving time, the difference can shift by 1 hour during DST transitions. This page always shows the current, live difference.