Asia · Hong Kong

Current time in Kowloon

Hong Kong Standard Time.

HKT · UTC+08:00IANA: Asia/Hong_Kong22.32° N · 114.18° E
Current time☀ Daylight
10:34:07

Thursday, November 5, 2026

06:2912:0617:44
Sunrise
06:29
Solar noon
12:06
Sunset
17:44

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UTC+08:00

Hong Kong Standard Time · HKT

Daylight saving

Not observed

This zone has no seasonal clock change.

About Kowloon time

Kowloon keeps one clock.

Kowloon is a bustling urban hub in Hong Kong where the pace of business never slows, and the neon-lit streets hum with energy well into the night. With no daylight saving time to adjust for, the city operates on a consistent schedule year-round, making it a reliable anchor for coordinating with teams across Asia.

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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Kowloon's time zone, daylight saving rules, and scheduling across it. Can't find what you need? Email [email protected].

Does Kowloon observe daylight saving time?
No, Kowloon does not observe daylight saving time, so the time remains consistent throughout the year.
What is the time difference between Kowloon and UTC?
Kowloon is 8 hours ahead of UTC, with a current offset of +480 minutes.
How does Kowloon's timezone affect business hours?
Business hours in Kowloon typically align with other major Asian financial centers, facilitating smooth coordination with partners in the region.
Is Kowloon's timezone the same as the rest of Hong Kong?
Yes, Kowloon shares the same timezone as the rest of Hong Kong, which is Asia/Hong_Kong.
What is the population of Kowloon?
Kowloon has a population of approximately 2.2 million people, making it one of the most densely populated areas in the world.
How does Kowloon's latitude affect its daylight hours?
Located at 22.3°N, Kowloon experiences relatively consistent daylight hours year-round, with minimal variation due to its proximity to the equator.
What is the longitude of Kowloon?
Kowloon is situated at 114.2°E, placing it in a strategic position for coordinating with both East Asian and Southeast Asian time zones.
Why is Kowloon's timezone beneficial for remote teams?
Kowloon's consistent timezone and lack of daylight saving changes make it easier for remote teams to schedule meetings and maintain regular communication without time adjustments.

Free · Developer API

This city's time zone, as JSON.

The time zone behind Kowloon: its live offset, abbreviation and DST status, from one endpoint.

GET /v1/timezones Live

Also in the API: time zones by coordinates, conversions that flag daylight saving gaps, and abbreviations decoded.

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// Kowloon's time zone, resolved live
GET /v1/timezones/Asia/Hong_Kong
{
"data": {
"iana": "Asia/Hong_Kong",
"observes_dst": false,
"current": {
"utc_offset": "+08:00",
"abbreviation": "HKT",
…
},
…
}
}