Current local time in Kowloon, Hong Kong
HKT · UTC+08:00 · Hong Kong Standard Time
About Kowloon
Kowloon, Yau Tsim Mong, Hong Kong uses the Hong Kong Standard Time time zone (Asia/Hong_Kong), currently UTC+08:00. Population: about 2,019,533.
| Country: | Hong Kong |
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| State / region: | Yau Tsim Mong |
| Coordinates: | 22°19′N / 114°11′E |
| Population: | 2,019,533 |
| Currency: | Hong Kong dollar (HKD) |
| Languages: | English, Chinese |
| Country calling code: | +852 |
Time zone in Kowloon
| IANA time zone: | Asia/Hong_Kong |
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| Time zone name: | Hong Kong Standard Time (HKT) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+08:00 |
| UTC time now: |
Daylight saving time
Kowloon does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+08:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Kowloon today
| Sunrise: | 06:22 |
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| Sunset: | 17:53 |
| Solar noon: | 12:07 |
| Day length: | 11h 30m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:59 – 18:15 |
Calculated for 2026-10-22 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (HKT) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Kowloon
- London+7 hKowloon is 7 hours ahead of London
- New York+12 hKowloon is 12 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+7 hKowloon is 7 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Kowloon time
What time zone is Kowloon in?
Kowloon uses the IANA time zone Asia/Hong_Kong (Hong Kong Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+08:00.
Does Kowloon observe daylight saving time?
Kowloon does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+08:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Kowloon and London?
Right now Kowloon is 7 hours ahead of London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Kowloon and New York?
Right now Kowloon is 12 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.