Tokyo to Hong Kong — Time Zone Converter
JST (UTC+9) → HKT (UTC+8). Hong Kong is 1 hour behind relative to Tokyo right now.
Tokyo
Oct 7, 2026, 8:55 PM
Hong Kong
Oct 7, 2026, 7:55 PM
Need the reverse? Hong Kong to Tokyo →
Sample times — JST to HKT
Sample conversions for today; daylight saving applied.
About Tokyo and Hong KongTokyo vs Hong Kong time difference through 2026
The gap stays at Hong Kong is 1 hour behind all year — neither place uses daylight saving time.
Dates (2026) JST HKT Difference Jan 1 – Dec 31 UTC+9 UTC+8 Hong Kong is 1 hour behind
Transition dates are the first full day on the new offset; clocks usually change overnight, between 1:00 and 3:00 local time.
Method & sources
Offsets and daylight-saving dates are computed from the IANA Time Zone Database through the JavaScript Intl API — the same rules your phone and computer use. The year table above was generated from those rules when this page was built; the live converter uses the rules installed in your own browser, so it stays correct if a country changes its clocks.
Page last updated: October 1, 2026
Tokyo vs Hong Kong time difference through 2026
The gap stays at Hong Kong is 1 hour behind all year — neither place uses daylight saving time.
| Dates (2026) | JST | HKT | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 – Dec 31 | UTC+9 | UTC+8 | Hong Kong is 1 hour behind |
Transition dates are the first full day on the new offset; clocks usually change overnight, between 1:00 and 3:00 local time.
Method & sources
Offsets and daylight-saving dates are computed from the IANA Time Zone Database through the JavaScript Intl API — the same rules your phone and computer use. The year table above was generated from those rules when this page was built; the live converter uses the rules installed in your own browser, so it stays correct if a country changes its clocks.
Page last updated: October 1, 2026
Tokyo is one hour ahead of Hong Kong throughout the year. The fixed offset and overlapping market hours make Tokyo–Hong Kong a routine pairing for Asian equities and supply-chain coordination.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Tokyo and Hong Kong?
Right now the offset is about 1 hour behind (from JST to HKT). Daylight saving rules differ by region, so use the converter and table above rather than memorising a single number year-round.
Does daylight saving affect Tokyo vs Hong Kong?
Yes, whenever either region springs forward or falls back, the gap can shift by an hour. This page uses the IANA time-zone database so those transitions are applied automatically.
How do I schedule a meeting across Japan and Hong Kong?
Pick a time in the converter, share both columns with attendees, and avoid early-morning or late-night slots on one side. The sample table lists common business hours in the source zone.
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