Time zone meeting planner
Hong Kong and New York: plan a meeting across time zones
Hong Kong and New York are 12 hours apart (Hong Kong ahead). See the best meeting time, upcoming holidays and clock-change dates for both.
The time difference
For most of the year, Hong Kong is 12 hours ahead of New York. That gap does not hold all year — here is how it actually moves:
- 1 January to 7 March: Hong Kong is 13 hours ahead of New York
- 8 March to 31 October: Hong Kong is 12 hours ahead of New York
- 1 November to 31 December: Hong Kong is 13 hours ahead of New York
Best time to meet
Hong Kong and New York do not share a normal working-hours window. The best compromise is 6:30 AM in Hong Kong / 6:30 PM in New York — still early or late for whoever is furthest from a normal day, which is the honest trade-off at this distance.
Clock changes to plan around
- Hong Kong does not change clocks.
- New York changes clocks — 2026: 8 March and 1 November; 2027: 14 March and 7 November.
Upcoming public holidays
- 26 September — Hong Kong: The Day following Mid-Autumn Festival
- 1 October — Hong Kong: National Day
- 18 October — Hong Kong: Double Ninth Festival
- 19 October — Hong Kong: Double Ninth Festival (observed)
- 12 October — New York: Columbus Day
- 11 November — New York: Veterans Day
- 26 November — New York: Thanksgiving Day
- 25 December — New York: Christmas Day
Holiday data uses country-level public calendars and may miss regional observances or company shutdowns — confirm with your participant if the date matters.
Questions about Hong Kong and New York
What time is it in New York when it is 9 AM in Hong Kong?
For most of the year, 9 AM in Hong Kong is 9 PM in New York (UTC+8 against UTC-4). During the weeks listed above when the gap shifts, it moves by an hour. Open the planner for a specific date.
Does Hong Kong or New York change clocks first?
Hong Kong does not observe daylight saving time; New York does, so the gap shifts when New York changes clocks.
Is there a public holiday in Hong Kong or New York soon?
Hong Kong: The Day following Mid-Autumn Festival on 26 September. New York: Columbus Day on 12 October.