Hong Kong — time and weather
Hong Kong is a city in China, in the Asia/Hong_Kong time zone. This page shows the current local time in Hong Kong and the current weather: temperature, precipitation and wind speed.
About the time in Hong Kong
Local time in Hong Kong is based on the Asia/Hong_Kong time zone. Daylight saving time, where it applies in this region, is handled automatically. The current offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is shown next to the clock. The time on this page updates every second and is synced with your device clock.
About the country and city
China is a large East Asian country with an ancient history, diverse regions and a mix of traditions and modern megacities.
More about the country: China →What to see in Hong Kong
Sights and historical places
- Victoria Peak with its viewpoint
- the Tsim Sha Tsui promenade with its skyline
- the Big Buddha on Lantau Island
- the Avenue of Stars
Museums
- the Hong Kong Museum of History
- the Hong Kong Museum of Art
Where to spend time
- the Star Ferry across the harbour
- Victoria Park
- the markets of Mong Kok
Local cuisine
Hong Kong cuisine — dim sum and noodles; street food and night markets.
Climate in Hong Kong: month by month
The warmest month in Hong Kong is July, with average daytime highs of 30.1 °C; the coolest is January, around 18.7 °C by day and 12.5 °C at night. Rainfall peaks in August (~358 mm) and is lowest in January (~15 mm).
| Month | Day °C | Night °C | Rain, mm | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19 | 12 | 15 | 4 |
| February | 20 | 14 | 58 | 8 |
| March | 22 | 17 | 85 | 12 |
| April | 25 | 20 | 183 | 17 |
| May | 27 | 23 | 286 | 23 |
| June | 29 | 25 | 354 | 28 |
| July | 30 | 26 | 331 | 25 |
| August | 30 | 26 | 358 | 27 |
| September | 30 | 25 | 294 | 22 |
| October | 27 | 22 | 196 | 11 |
| November | 24 | 18 | 127 | 8 |
| December | 20 | 13 | 22 | 4 |
Averages computed from daily observations 2021–2025 (Open-Meteo archive). Useful for trip planning, not a forecast for a specific date.
Good to know: sun, seasons and time differences
Based on 2021–2025 climate normals, the most comfortable months to visit Hong Kong are January–May, October–December: pleasant daytime temperatures and less rain than in the wettest months of the year.
Sun today in Hong Kong: Sunrise 06:02 · Sunset 18:51 · Day length 12:49
Time difference from Hong Kong right now:
| New York | +12 h |
| London | +7 h |
| Dubai | +4 h |
| Tokyo | −1 h |
| Paris | +6 h |
| Sydney | −2 h |