San Francisco to Hong Kong Time Converter
Hong Kong is 16 hours ahead of San Francisco right now. 9:00 AM in San Francisco is 1:00 AM in Hong Kong (next day).
Time now: San Francisco and Hong Kong
Hong Kong is 16 hours ahead of San Francisco right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 15 hours at some times of the year and 16 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
San Francisco and Hong Kong are about 11,099 km (6,897 miles) apart in a straight line. Right now San Francisco is on PST (UTC-08:00) and Hong Kong is on HKT (UTC+08:00).
San Francisco to Hong Kong conversion table
Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.
| San Francisco | Hong Kong |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 1:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 2:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| 3:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| 4:00 AM | 8:00 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 9:00 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 10:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 11:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 12:00 AMnext day |
| 9:00 AM | 1:00 AMnext day |
| 10:00 AM | 2:00 AMnext day |
| 11:00 AM | 3:00 AMnext day |
| 12:00 PM | 4:00 AMnext day |
| 1:00 PM | 5:00 AMnext day |
| 2:00 PM | 6:00 AMnext day |
| 3:00 PM | 7:00 AMnext day |
| 4:00 PM | 8:00 AMnext day |
| 5:00 PM | 9:00 AMnext day |
| 6:00 PM | 10:00 AMnext day |
| 7:00 PM | 11:00 AMnext day |
| 8:00 PM | 12:00 PMnext day |
| 9:00 PM | 1:00 PMnext day |
| 10:00 PM | 2:00 PMnext day |
| 11:00 PM | 3:00 PMnext day |
Best time to meet between San Francisco and Hong Kong
Working hours overlap (9 AM – 6 PM in both places):
- 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM San Francisco = 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Hong Kong
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 San Francisco and Hong Kong change?
Yes. Right now Hong Kong is 16 hours ahead of San Francisco. These are the dates in the next 12 months when the gap changes:
- Sunday, 14 March 2027: San Francisco moves its clocks forward. Hong Kong is 15 hours ahead of San Francisco from then (it was 16 hours before).
- Sunday, 7 November 2027: San Francisco moves its clocks back. Hong Kong is 16 hours ahead of San Francisco from then (it was 15 hours before).
Office hours in each other's time
- 9 AM to 6 PM in San Francisco is 1:00 AM (next day) to 10:00 AM (next day) in Hong Kong.
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Hong Kong is 5:00 PM (previous day) to 2:00 AM in San Francisco.
Based on today's clock settings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Hong Kong?
Hong Kong is 16 hours ahead of San Francisco right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 15 hours at some times of the year and 16 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
How do I convert San Francisco to Hong Kong?
Add 16 hours to the San Francisco time to get the Hong Kong time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in San Francisco is 1:00 AM in Hong Kong (next day). Or use the converter above and pick any date and time.
What is the current time in Hong Kong?
It is 8:20 AM in Hong Kong on Tuesday, November 10 (the converter above shows it live). At the same moment it is 4:20 PM in San Francisco.
Does the time difference between San Francisco and Hong Kong change during the year?
Yes. Right now Hong Kong is 16 hours ahead of San Francisco. Over the next 12 months the gap changes 2 times: Sunday, 14 March 2027: San Francisco moves its clocks forward. Hong Kong is 15 hours ahead of San Francisco from then (it was 16 hours before). Sunday, 7 November 2027: San Francisco moves its clocks back. Hong Kong is 16 hours ahead of San Francisco from then (it was 15 hours before).
What is the best time for a meeting between San Francisco and Hong Kong?
Between 9 AM and 6 PM in both places you can meet at 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM San Francisco = 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Hong Kong. Check the overlap section on this page for every option.