Hong Kong to Seattle Time Converter
Seattle is 16 hours behind Hong Kong right now. 9:00 AM in Hong Kong is 5:00 PM in Seattle (the day before).
Time now: Hong Kong and Seattle
Seattle is 16 hours behind Hong Kong right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 16 hours at some times of the year and 15 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
Hong Kong and Seattle are about 10,418 km (6,473 miles) apart in a straight line. Right now Hong Kong is on HKT (UTC+08:00) and Seattle is on PST (UTC-08:00).
Hong Kong to Seattle conversion table
Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.
| Hong Kong | Seattle |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 8:00 AMprevious day |
| 1:00 AM | 9:00 AMprevious day |
| 2:00 AM | 10:00 AMprevious day |
| 3:00 AM | 11:00 AMprevious day |
| 4:00 AM | 12:00 PMprevious day |
| 5:00 AM | 1:00 PMprevious day |
| 6:00 AM | 2:00 PMprevious day |
| 7:00 AM | 3:00 PMprevious day |
| 8:00 AM | 4:00 PMprevious day |
| 9:00 AM | 5:00 PMprevious day |
| 10:00 AM | 6:00 PMprevious day |
| 11:00 AM | 7:00 PMprevious day |
| 12:00 PM | 8:00 PMprevious day |
| 1:00 PM | 9:00 PMprevious day |
| 2:00 PM | 10:00 PMprevious day |
| 3:00 PM | 11:00 PMprevious day |
| 4:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 2:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 3:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 10:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 11:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
Best time to meet between Hong Kong and Seattle
Working hours overlap (9 AM – 6 PM in both places):
- 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Hong Kong = 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Seattle
The time difference changes during the year because of daylight saving time, so these windows shift by an hour at other times.
Does the time difference between Hong Kong and Seattle change?
Yes. Right now Seattle is 16 hours behind Hong Kong. These are the dates in the next 12 months when the gap changes:
- Sunday, 14 March 2027: Seattle moves its clocks forward. Seattle is 15 hours behind Hong Kong from then (it was 16 hours before).
- Sunday, 7 November 2027: Seattle moves its clocks back. Seattle is 16 hours behind Hong Kong from then (it was 15 hours before).
Office hours in each other's time
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Hong Kong is 5:00 PM (previous day) to 2:00 AM in Seattle.
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Seattle is 1:00 AM (next day) to 10:00 AM (next day) in Hong Kong.
Based on today's clock settings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Hong Kong and Seattle?
Seattle is 16 hours behind Hong Kong right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 16 hours at some times of the year and 15 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
How do I convert Hong Kong to Seattle?
Subtract 16 hours from the Hong Kong time to get the Seattle time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in Hong Kong is 5:00 PM in Seattle (the day before). Or use the converter above and pick any date and time.
What is the current time in Seattle?
It is 4:22 PM in Seattle on Monday, November 9 (the converter above shows it live). At the same moment it is 8:22 AM in Hong Kong.
Does the time difference between Hong Kong and Seattle change during the year?
Yes. Right now Seattle is 16 hours behind Hong Kong. Over the next 12 months the gap changes 2 times: Sunday, 14 March 2027: Seattle moves its clocks forward. Seattle is 15 hours behind Hong Kong from then (it was 16 hours before). Sunday, 7 November 2027: Seattle moves its clocks back. Seattle is 16 hours behind Hong Kong from then (it was 15 hours before).
What is the best time for a meeting between Hong Kong and Seattle?
Between 9 AM and 6 PM in both places you can meet at 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Hong Kong = 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Seattle. Check the overlap section on this page for every option.