Hong Kong & Washington D.C. time difference
Washington D.C. is 12 hours behind Hong Kong (13 hours in winter). Current time, 24-hour table, DST changes and the best time to call.
Washington D.C. is 12 hours behind Hong Kong (13 hours in winter).
City Comparison Insights
- Hong Kong — China, Asia/Hong_Kong (UTC+8), CNY, Local time: 08:28
- Washington D.C. — United States, America/New_York (UTC-4), USD, Local time: 20:28
Hong Kong to Washington D.C. time conversion table (24 hours)
Each hour in Hong Kong with the matching time in Washington D.C.. +1 is the next day, −1 the previous day.
| Hong Kong | Washington D.C. |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | 12:00 −1 |
| 01:00 | 13:00 −1 |
| 02:00 | 14:00 −1 |
| 03:00 | 15:00 −1 |
| 04:00 | 16:00 −1 |
| 05:00 | 17:00 −1 |
| 06:00 | 18:00 −1 |
| 07:00 | 19:00 −1 |
| 08:00 | 20:00 −1 |
| 09:00 | 21:00 −1 |
| 10:00 | 22:00 −1 |
| 11:00 | 23:00 −1 |
| 12:00 | 00:00 |
| 13:00 | 01:00 |
| 14:00 | 02:00 |
| 15:00 | 03:00 |
| 16:00 | 04:00 |
| 17:00 | 05:00 |
| 18:00 | 06:00 |
| 19:00 | 07:00 |
| 20:00 | 08:00 |
| 21:00 | 09:00 |
| 22:00 | 10:00 |
| 23:00 | 11:00 |
Best time to call or meet
Business hours (09:00–17:00) do not overlap. Best compromise: Hong Kong 07:00–08:00 = Washington D.C. 19:00–20:00 (previous day).
Daylight saving time (DST)
- Summer time: 12 hours / Winter time: 13 hours.
- From November 1, 2026, the difference becomes 13 hours.
- From March 14, 2027, the difference becomes 12 hours.
- Hong Kong: no daylight saving time.
- Washington D.C.: UTC offset changes from UTC−4 to UTC−5 on November 1, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Hong Kong and Washington D.C.?
Washington D.C. is 12 hours behind Hong Kong (13 hours in winter).
What time is it in Washington D.C. when it is 9:00 in Hong Kong?
When it is 9:00 in Hong Kong, it is 21:00 in Washington D.C. (previous day).
What is the best time to call from Hong Kong to Washington D.C.?
Business hours (09:00–17:00) do not overlap. Best compromise: Hong Kong 07:00–08:00 = Washington D.C. 19:00–20:00 (previous day).
Does daylight saving time change the time difference between Hong Kong and Washington D.C.?
Summer time: 12 hours / Winter time: 13 hours. From November 1, 2026, the difference becomes 13 hours.
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