Seattle to Hong Kong Time Converter
Hong Kong is 16 hours ahead of Seattle right now. 9:00 AM in Seattle is 1:00 AM in Hong Kong (next day).
Time now: Seattle and Hong Kong
Hong Kong is 16 hours ahead of Seattle 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.
Seattle and Hong Kong are about 10,418 km (6,473 miles) apart in a straight line. Right now Seattle is on PST (UTC-08:00) and Hong Kong is on HKT (UTC+08:00).
Seattle to Hong Kong conversion table
Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.
| Seattle | 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 Seattle and Hong Kong
Working hours overlap (9 AM – 6 PM in both places):
- 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Seattle = 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 Seattle and Hong Kong change?
Yes. Right now Hong Kong is 16 hours ahead of Seattle. These are the dates in the next 12 months when the gap changes:
- Sunday, 14 March 2027: Seattle moves its clocks forward. Hong Kong is 15 hours ahead of Seattle from then (it was 16 hours before).
- Sunday, 7 November 2027: Seattle moves its clocks back. Hong Kong is 16 hours ahead of Seattle from then (it was 15 hours before).
Office hours in each other's time
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Seattle 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 Seattle.
Based on today's clock settings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Seattle and Hong Kong?
Hong Kong is 16 hours ahead of Seattle 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 Seattle to Hong Kong?
Add 16 hours to the Seattle time to get the Hong Kong time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in Seattle 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 8:22 AM in Hong Kong on Tuesday, November 10 (the converter above shows it live). At the same moment it is 4:22 PM in Seattle.
Does the time difference between Seattle and Hong Kong change during the year?
Yes. Right now Hong Kong is 16 hours ahead of Seattle. Over the next 12 months the gap changes 2 times: Sunday, 14 March 2027: Seattle moves its clocks forward. Hong Kong is 15 hours ahead of Seattle from then (it was 16 hours before). Sunday, 7 November 2027: Seattle moves its clocks back. Hong Kong is 16 hours ahead of Seattle from then (it was 15 hours before).
What is the best time for a meeting between Seattle and Hong Kong?
Between 9 AM and 6 PM in both places you can meet at 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Seattle = 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Hong Kong. Check the overlap section on this page for every option.