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Time Difference: Hong Kong to Philadelphia

🇨🇳Hong KongUTC+8
vs
🇺🇸PhiladelphiaUTC-5
🇨🇳
Hong Kong, China
Mon, Jul 13
🇺🇸
Philadelphia, US
Mon, Jul 13

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

Hong Kong (China) uses the Asia/Hong_Kong timezone at UTC+8, while Philadelphia (US) uses America/New_York at UTC-5. This means Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia

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

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

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

Distance between Hong Kong and Philadelphia

Great-circle distance
13,023 km
Direct flight time
~16h 19m

Hong Kong and Philadelphia are 13,023 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~16h 19m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Hong Kong and Philadelphia?
The current time difference is 12 hours. Hong Kong is currently 12 hours ahead of Philadelphia.
Is Hong Kong ahead of Philadelphia?
Yes. Hong Kong is currently 12 hours ahead of Philadelphia.
What time is it in Philadelphia when it's 9 AM in Hong Kong?
When it's 9 AM in Hong Kong, it's 9pm in Philadelphia.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Hong Kong and Philadelphia?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Hong Kong and Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia observe daylight saving time?
Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia?
Hong Kong and Philadelphia are 13,023 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 16 hours 19 minutes.