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Time Difference: Hong Kong to Miami

🇨🇳Hong KongUTC+8
vs
🇺🇸MiamiUTC-5
🇨🇳
Hong Kong, China
Fri, May 29
🇺🇸
Miami, US
Thu, May 28

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Time Difference
12 hours
Miami is 12 hours behind Hong Kong
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Hong Kong vs Miami timezone guide

Hong Kong (China) uses the Asia/Hong_Kong timezone at UTC+8, while Miami (US) uses America/New_York at UTC-5. This means Miami is 13 hours behind Hong Kong (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Hong Kong and Miami

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Hong Kong and Miami 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 KongMiamiStatus
6am6pmHong Kong early, Miami evening
7am7pmHong Kong early, Miami evening
8am8pmHong Kong early, Miami evening
9am9pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10am10pmHong Kong working hours, Miami late evening
11am11pmHong Kong working hours, Miami late evening
12pm12amHong Kong working hours, Miami asleep
1pm1amHong Kong working hours, Miami asleep
2pm2amHong Kong working hours, Miami asleep
3pm3amHong Kong working hours, Miami asleep
4pm4amHong Kong working hours, Miami asleep
5pm5amHong Kong evening, Miami asleep
6pm6amHong Kong evening, Miami early
7pm7amHong Kong evening, Miami early
8pm8amHong Kong evening, Miami early
9pm9amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10pm10amHong Kong late evening, Miami 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 Hong Kong and Miami

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

  • Jan 1 → Mar 8Hong Kong is 13 hours ahead Miami
  • Mar 8 → Nov 1Hong Kong is 12 hours ahead Miami
  • Nov 1 → Jan 1Hong Kong is 13 hours ahead Miami

Distance between Hong Kong and Miami

Great-circle distance
14,449 km
Direct flight time
~17h 60m

Hong Kong and Miami are 14,449 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~17h 60m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Hong Kong and Miami?
The current time difference is 12 hours. Hong Kong is currently 12 hours ahead of Miami.
Is Hong Kong ahead of Miami?
Yes. Hong Kong is currently 12 hours ahead of Miami.
What time is it in Miami when it's 9 AM in Hong Kong?
When it's 9 AM in Hong Kong, it's 9pm in Miami.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Hong Kong and Miami?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Hong Kong and Miami 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 Miami observe daylight saving time?
Miami 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 Miami?
Hong Kong and Miami are 14,449 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 17 hours 60 minutes.