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Time Difference: Hong Kong to Pago Pago

🇨🇳Hong KongUTC+8
vs
🇦🇸Pago PagoUTC-11
🇨🇳
Hong Kong, China
Fri, May 29
🇦🇸
Pago Pago, American Samoa
Thu, May 28

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Time Difference
19 hours
Pago Pago is 19 hours behind Hong Kong

Hong Kong vs Pago Pago timezone guide

Hong Kong (China) uses the Asia/Hong_Kong timezone at UTC+8, while Pago Pago (American Samoa) uses Pacific/Pago_Pago at UTC-11. This means Pago Pago is 19 hours behind Hong Kong (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Hong Kong and Pago Pago

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Hong Kong and Pago Pago 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 KongPago PagoStatus
6am11amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
7am12pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
8am1pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9am2pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
10am3pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
11am4pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
12pm5pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
1pm6pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
2pm7pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
3pm8pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
4pm9pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
5pm10pmHong Kong evening, Pago Pago late evening
6pm11pmHong Kong evening, Pago Pago late evening
7pm12amHong Kong evening, Pago Pago asleep
8pm1amHong Kong evening, Pago Pago asleep
9pm2amHong Kong evening, Pago Pago asleep
10pm3amHong Kong late evening, Pago Pago asleep

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 Pago Pago

Neither Hong Kong nor Pago Pago observes daylight saving time. The time difference between them stays at 19 hours ahead all year — recurring meetings only need to be scheduled once.

Distance between Hong Kong and Pago Pago

Great-circle distance
9,136 km
Direct flight time
~11h 45m

Hong Kong and Pago Pago are 9,136 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~11h 45m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Hong Kong and Pago Pago?
The current time difference is 19 hours. Hong Kong is currently 19 hours ahead of Pago Pago.
Is Hong Kong ahead of Pago Pago?
Yes. Hong Kong is currently 19 hours ahead of Pago Pago.
What time is it in Pago Pago when it's 9 AM in Hong Kong?
When it's 9 AM in Hong Kong, it's 2pm in Pago Pago.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Hong Kong and Pago Pago?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Hong Kong and Pago Pago 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 Pago Pago observe daylight saving time?
Neither Hong Kong nor Pago Pago observes daylight saving time. The difference between them stays constant year-round.
How far apart are Hong Kong and Pago Pago?
Hong Kong and Pago Pago are 9,136 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 11 hours 45 minutes.