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Time Difference: Hong Kong to Los Angeles

🇨🇳Hong KongUTC+8
vs
🇺🇸Los AngelesUTC-8
🇨🇳
Hong Kong, China
Thu, Jun 4
🇺🇸
Los Angeles, US
Thu, Jun 4

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Time Difference
15 hours
Los Angeles is 15 hours behind Hong Kong
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Hong Kong vs Los Angeles timezone guide

Hong Kong (China) uses the Asia/Hong_Kong timezone at UTC+8, while Los Angeles (US) uses America/Los_Angeles at UTC-8. This means Los Angeles is 16 hours behind Hong Kong (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Hong Kong and Los Angeles

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Hong Kong and Los Angeles 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

Hong KongLos AngelesStatus
6am3pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
7am4pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
8am5pmHong Kong early, Los Angeles evening
9am6pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10am7pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
11am8pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
12pm9pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
1pm10pmHong Kong working hours, Los Angeles late evening
2pm11pmHong Kong working hours, Los Angeles late evening
3pm12amHong Kong working hours, Los Angeles asleep
4pm1amHong Kong working hours, Los Angeles asleep
5pm2amHong Kong evening, Los Angeles asleep
6pm3amHong Kong evening, Los Angeles asleep
7pm4amHong Kong evening, Los Angeles asleep
8pm5amHong Kong evening, Los Angeles asleep
9pm6amHong Kong evening, Los Angeles early
10pm7amHong Kong late evening, Los Angeles early

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 Hong Kong and Los Angeles

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

  • Jan 1 → Mar 8Hong Kong is 16 hours ahead Los Angeles
  • Mar 8 → Nov 1Hong Kong is 15 hours ahead Los Angeles
  • Nov 1 → Jan 1Hong Kong is 16 hours ahead Los Angeles

Distance between Hong Kong and Los Angeles

Great-circle distance
11,649 km
Direct flight time
~14h 42m

Hong Kong and Los Angeles are 11,649 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~14h 42m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Hong Kong and Los Angeles?
The current time difference is 15 hours. Hong Kong is currently 15 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Is Hong Kong ahead of Los Angeles?
Yes. Hong Kong is currently 15 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
What time is it in Los Angeles when it's 9 AM in Hong Kong?
When it's 9 AM in Hong Kong, it's 6pm in Los Angeles.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Hong Kong and Los Angeles?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Hong Kong and Los Angeles 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 Hong Kong and Los Angeles observe daylight saving time?
Los Angeles 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 Hong Kong and Los Angeles?
Hong Kong and Los Angeles are 11,649 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 14 hours 42 minutes.