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Time Difference: Hong Kong to Phoenix

🇨🇳Hong KongUTC+8
vs
🇺🇸PhoenixUTC-7
🇨🇳
Hong Kong, China
Tue, Jun 23
🇺🇸
Phoenix, US
Mon, Jun 22

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Time Difference
15 hours
Phoenix is 15 hours behind Hong Kong
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Hong Kong vs Phoenix timezone guide

Hong Kong (China) uses the Asia/Hong_Kong timezone at UTC+8, while Phoenix (US) uses America/Phoenix at UTC-7. This means Phoenix is 15 hours behind Hong Kong (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Hong Kong and Phoenix

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Hong Kong and Phoenix 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 KongPhoenixStatus
6am3pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
7am4pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
8am5pmHong Kong early, Phoenix 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, Phoenix late evening
2pm11pmHong Kong working hours, Phoenix late evening
3pm12amHong Kong working hours, Phoenix asleep
4pm1amHong Kong working hours, Phoenix asleep
5pm2amHong Kong evening, Phoenix asleep
6pm3amHong Kong evening, Phoenix asleep
7pm4amHong Kong evening, Phoenix asleep
8pm5amHong Kong evening, Phoenix asleep
9pm6amHong Kong evening, Phoenix early
10pm7amHong Kong late evening, Phoenix 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 Phoenix

Neither Hong Kong nor Phoenix observes daylight saving time. The time difference between them stays at 15 hours ahead all year — recurring meetings only need to be scheduled once.

Distance between Hong Kong and Phoenix

Great-circle distance
12,113 km
Direct flight time
~15h 15m

Hong Kong and Phoenix are 12,113 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~15h 15m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Hong Kong and Phoenix?
The current time difference is 15 hours. Hong Kong is currently 15 hours ahead of Phoenix.
Is Hong Kong ahead of Phoenix?
Yes. Hong Kong is currently 15 hours ahead of Phoenix.
What time is it in Phoenix when it's 9 AM in Hong Kong?
When it's 9 AM in Hong Kong, it's 6pm in Phoenix.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Hong Kong and Phoenix?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Hong Kong and Phoenix 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 Phoenix observe daylight saving time?
Neither Hong Kong nor Phoenix observes daylight saving time. The difference between them stays constant year-round.
How far apart are Hong Kong and Phoenix?
Hong Kong and Phoenix are 12,113 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 15 hours 15 minutes.