Hong Kong to Seattle Time Difference

Seattle is 15 hours behind Hong Kong. Standard 9 AM–5 PM business hours in Hong Kong and Seattle do not overlap, so a live call needs one side outside normal hours. Clocks change on November 1, 2026, which briefly shifts the gap between Hong Kong and Seattle — the converter on this page always reflects the correct offset for the date you pick.

• When it's 9:00 AM in Hong Kong, it's 6:00 PM the previous day in Seattle.
• When it's 9:00 AM in Seattle, it's 12:00 AM the next day in Hong Kong.

Seattle is currently 15 hours behind Hong Kong.

Standard 9 AM – 5 PM hours in Hong Kong and Seattle do not overlap. The least-bad options are an early start in one city or a late evening call in the other — for example a 7–8 AM meeting in Hong Kong, or a 6–8 PM meeting in Seattle.

On November 1, 2026, Seattle shifts for daylight saving. After that, Seattle will be 16 hours behind Hong Kong (currently 15 hours behind Hong Kong). The converter and the tables above always reflect the correct offset for the date you pick.

• Hong Kong does not observe daylight saving time.
• Seattle is currently observing daylight saving time.

Frequently asked questions

Is Seattle ahead of or behind Hong Kong?

Seattle is 15 hours behind Hong Kong.

How many hours behind Hong Kong is Seattle?

Seattle is 15 hours behind Hong Kong.

What time is 9 AM in Hong Kong in Seattle?

9:00 AM in Hong Kong is 6:00 PM the previous day in Seattle.

What time is noon in Hong Kong in Seattle?

12:00 PM in Hong Kong is 9:00 PM the previous day in Seattle.

What time is 5 PM in Hong Kong in Seattle?

5:00 PM in Hong Kong is 2:00 AM in Seattle. Useful for end-of-day handoffs between the two offices.

What time is 3 PM in Hong Kong in Seattle?

3:00 PM in Hong Kong is 12:00 AM in Seattle.

Is Hong Kong currently observing daylight saving time?

Hong Kong does not observe daylight saving time — its UTC offset stays the same all year.

Is Seattle currently observing daylight saving time?

Seattle is currently observing daylight saving time (summer time).

Do Hong Kong and Seattle observe daylight saving?

On November 1, 2026, Seattle shifts for daylight saving. After that, Seattle will be 16 hours behind Hong Kong (currently 15 hours behind Hong Kong). The converter and the tables above always reflect the correct offset for the date you pick.

When is the best time to call Seattle from Hong Kong?

Hong Kong and Seattle business hours don't overlap. The closest options are early mornings in Hong Kong or late evenings, when one side stretches outside 9–5.

When is the best time to call Hong Kong from Seattle?

Seattle and Hong Kong business hours don't overlap. The closest options are early mornings in Seattle or late evenings, when one side stretches outside 9–5.

Hong Kong (GMT+8) to Seattle (PDT) — how do I convert quickly?

Subtract 15 hours from Hong Kong local time to get Seattle local time. Or use the converter at the top of this page — it stays accurate through daylight-saving changes automatically.

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