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Time Difference: Hong Kong to Minneapolis

🇨🇳Hong KongUTC+8
vs
🇺🇸MinneapolisUTC-6
🇨🇳
Hong Kong, China
Mon, Jul 13
🇺🇸
Minneapolis, US
Mon, Jul 13

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Time Difference
13 hours
Minneapolis is 13 hours behind Hong Kong
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Hong Kong vs Minneapolis timezone guide

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

Best meeting times between Hong Kong and Minneapolis

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Hong Kong and Minneapolis 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 KongMinneapolisStatus
6am5pmHong Kong early, Minneapolis evening
7am6pmHong Kong early, Minneapolis evening
8am7pmHong Kong early, Minneapolis evening
9am8pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10am9pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
11am10pmHong Kong working hours, Minneapolis late evening
12pm11pmHong Kong working hours, Minneapolis late evening
1pm12amHong Kong working hours, Minneapolis asleep
2pm1amHong Kong working hours, Minneapolis asleep
3pm2amHong Kong working hours, Minneapolis asleep
4pm3amHong Kong working hours, Minneapolis asleep
5pm4amHong Kong evening, Minneapolis asleep
6pm5amHong Kong evening, Minneapolis asleep
7pm6amHong Kong evening, Minneapolis early
8pm7amHong Kong evening, Minneapolis early
9pm8amHong Kong evening, Minneapolis early
10pm9amHong Kong late evening, Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis

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

  • Jan 1 → Mar 8Hong Kong is 14 hours ahead Minneapolis
  • Mar 8 → Nov 1Hong Kong is 13 hours ahead Minneapolis
  • Nov 1 → Jan 1Hong Kong is 14 hours ahead Minneapolis

Distance between Hong Kong and Minneapolis

Great-circle distance
12,031 km
Direct flight time
~15h 9m

Hong Kong and Minneapolis are 12,031 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~15h 9m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Hong Kong and Minneapolis?
The current time difference is 13 hours. Hong Kong is currently 13 hours ahead of Minneapolis.
Is Hong Kong ahead of Minneapolis?
Yes. Hong Kong is currently 13 hours ahead of Minneapolis.
What time is it in Minneapolis when it's 9 AM in Hong Kong?
When it's 9 AM in Hong Kong, it's 8pm in Minneapolis.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Hong Kong and Minneapolis?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Hong Kong and Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis observe daylight saving time?
Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis?
Hong Kong and Minneapolis are 12,031 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 15 hours 9 minutes.