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Time Difference: Hong Kong to Portland

🇨🇳Hong KongUTC+8
vs
🇺🇸PortlandUTC-8
🇨🇳
Hong Kong, China
Fri, Jun 19
🇺🇸
Portland, US
Thu, Jun 18

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

Hong Kong (China) uses the Asia/Hong_Kong timezone at UTC+8, while Portland (US) uses America/Los_Angeles at UTC-8. This means Portland is 16 hours behind Hong Kong (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Hong Kong and Portland

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

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

  • Jan 1 → Mar 8Hong Kong is 16 hours ahead Portland
  • Mar 8 → Nov 1Hong Kong is 15 hours ahead Portland
  • Nov 1 → Jan 1Hong Kong is 16 hours ahead Portland

Distance between Hong Kong and Portland

Great-circle distance
10,540 km
Direct flight time
~13h 24m

Hong Kong and Portland are 10,540 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~13h 24m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Hong Kong and Portland?
The current time difference is 15 hours. Hong Kong is currently 15 hours ahead of Portland.
Is Hong Kong ahead of Portland?
Yes. Hong Kong is currently 15 hours ahead of Portland.
What time is it in Portland when it's 9 AM in Hong Kong?
When it's 9 AM in Hong Kong, it's 6pm in Portland.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Hong Kong and Portland?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Hong Kong and Portland 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 Portland observe daylight saving time?
Portland 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 Portland?
Hong Kong and Portland are 10,540 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 13 hours 24 minutes.