Hong Kong to Seattle Time Difference
🇭🇰 Hong Kong is currently 15 hours behind of 🇺🇸 Seattle. This difference varies between 16h and 15h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
-15h
Business overlap
None
Distance
10,414 km
Approx. flight
12.3h
Hour-by-Hour: Hong Kong to Seattle
| 🇭🇰 Hong Kong | 🇺🇸 Seattle | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 9:00 AM | |
| 1:00 AM | 10:00 AM | |
| 2:00 AM | 11:00 AM | |
| 3:00 AM | 12:00 PM | |
| 4:00 AM | 1:00 PM | |
| 5:00 AM | 2:00 PM | |
| 6:00 AM | 3:00 PM | |
| 7:00 AM | 4:00 PM | |
| 8:00 AM | 5:00 PM | |
| 9:00 AM | 6:00 PM | |
| 10:00 AM | 7:00 PM | |
| 11:00 AM | 8:00 PM | |
| 12:00 PM | 9:00 PM | |
| 1:00 PM | 10:00 PM | |
| 2:00 PM | 11:00 PM | |
| 3:00 PM | 12:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 4:00 PM | 1:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 5:00 PM | 2:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 6:00 PM | 3:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 7:00 PM | 4:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 8:00 PM | 5:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 9:00 PM | 6:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 10:00 PM | 7:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 11:00 PM | 8:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Seattle observes Daylight Saving Time, while Hong Kong does not. This causes the time difference to shift between 16 hours behind and 15 hours behind depending on the season. Currently, Hong Kong is 15 hours behind relative to Seattle.
Min difference
16h
Max difference
15h
Best Meeting Times
There is no overlap between standard business hours (9 AM – 6 PM) in Hong Kong and Seattle. Consider scheduling early morning or late evening calls to bridge the gap.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Hong Kong and Seattle?
The time difference between Hong Kong and Seattle is currently 15 hours behind. Hong Kong uses GMT+8 (UTC+8), while Seattle uses PDT (UTC-7). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 16 hours behind to 15 hours behind.
When it's noon in Hong Kong, what time is it in Seattle?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Hong Kong, it is 9:00 PM in Seattle. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Hong Kong and Seattle change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Seattle observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 16 hours behind and 15 hours behind at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Hong Kong and Seattle?
There is no overlap between standard business hours (9 AM – 6 PM) in Hong Kong and Seattle. Consider scheduling early morning in one city or late evening in the other to find a mutually reasonable time.
Is Hong Kong ahead or behind Seattle?
Hong Kong is currently 15 hours ahead of Seattle.
What time zone is Hong Kong in?
Hong Kong is in the Asia/Hong Kong time zone, currently using GMT+8 (UTC+8). Hong Kong does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
What time is midnight in Hong Kong in Seattle?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Hong Kong, it is 9:00 AM in Seattle.