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Time Difference: Austin to Hong Kong

🇺🇸AustinUTC-6
vs
🇨🇳Hong KongUTC+8
🇺🇸
Austin, US
Fri, Jun 26
🇨🇳
Hong Kong, China
Fri, Jun 26

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Time Difference
13 hours
Hong Kong is 13 hours ahead of Austin
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Austin vs Hong Kong timezone guide

Austin (US) uses the America/Chicago timezone at UTC-6, while Hong Kong (China) uses Asia/Hong_Kong at UTC+8. This means Hong Kong is 14 hours ahead of Austin (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Austin and Hong Kong

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Austin and Hong Kong do not overlap. To meet synchronously, one side will need to start early or stay late — see the hour-by-hour planner below for the least disruptive options.

Hour-by-hour planner

AustinHong KongStatus
6am7pmAustin early, Hong Kong evening
7am8pmAustin early, Hong Kong evening
8am9pmAustin early, Hong Kong evening
9am10pmAustin working hours, Hong Kong late evening
10am11pmAustin working hours, Hong Kong late evening
11am12amAustin working hours, Hong Kong asleep
12pm1amAustin working hours, Hong Kong asleep
1pm2amAustin working hours, Hong Kong asleep
2pm3amAustin working hours, Hong Kong asleep
3pm4amAustin working hours, Hong Kong asleep
4pm5amAustin working hours, Hong Kong asleep
5pm6amAustin evening, Hong Kong early
6pm7amAustin evening, Hong Kong early
7pm8amAustin evening, Hong Kong early
8pm9amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9pm10amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10pm11amAustin late evening, Hong Kong working hours

Green = standard working hours (9 AM – 5 PM). Amber = early (6–9 AM). Orange = evening (5–10 PM). Grey = asleep or late.

Daylight saving time between Austin and Hong Kong

Austin observes daylight saving time, but Hong Kong does not. That means the difference between the two cities changes seasonally — by one hour, around Austin's transition dates.

  • Dec 31 → Mar 8Austin is 14 hours behind Hong Kong
  • Mar 8 → Nov 1Austin is 13 hours behind Hong Kong
  • Nov 1 → Dec 31Austin is 14 hours behind Hong Kong

Distance between Austin and Hong Kong

Great-circle distance
13,247 km
Direct flight time
~16h 35m

Austin and Hong Kong are 13,247 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~16h 35m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Austin and Hong Kong?
The current time difference is 13 hours. Austin is currently 13 hours behind Hong Kong.
Is Austin ahead of Hong Kong?
No. Austin is currently 13 hours behind Hong Kong.
What time is it in Hong Kong when it's 9 AM in Austin?
When it's 9 AM in Austin, it's 10pm in Hong Kong.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Austin and Hong Kong?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Austin and Hong Kong do not overlap. To meet synchronously, one side will need to start before 9 AM or work past 5 PM — see the planner above for the least disruptive options.
Do Austin and Hong Kong observe daylight saving time?
Austin observes daylight saving time, but Hong Kong does not — the difference between the two cities changes by one hour around the DST transition dates.
How far apart are Austin and Hong Kong?
Austin and Hong Kong are 13,247 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 16 hours 35 minutes.