Time difference between Hong Kong and Los Angeles
Los Angeles is 15 hours behind Hong Kong
Right now
Hong Kong
00:38
HKT ·
UTC+8
Los Angeles
09:38
PDT ·
UTC-7
Best time for a call between Hong Kong and Los Angeles
Hours highlighted in green work for everyone on the list.
- 08:00 Hong Kong 17:00 Los Angeles
- 07:00 Hong Kong 16:00 Los Angeles
- 09:00 Hong Kong 18:00 Los Angeles
Hour by hour: Hong Kong to Los Angeles
Working hours are shaded. The rows marked with a star are the ones we recommend for a call.
| Hong Kong (reference) | Los Angeles | |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 09:00 (previous day) | |
| 01:00 | 10:00 (previous day) | |
| 02:00 | 11:00 (previous day) | |
| 03:00 | 12:00 (previous day) | |
| 04:00 | 13:00 (previous day) | |
| 05:00 | 14:00 (previous day) | |
| 06:00 | 15:00 (previous day) | |
| ★ | 07:00 | 16:00 (previous day) |
| ★ | 08:00 | 17:00 (previous day) |
| ★ | 09:00 | 18:00 (previous day) |
| 10:00 | 19:00 (previous day) | |
| 11:00 | 20:00 (previous day) | |
| 12:00 | 21:00 (previous day) | |
| 13:00 | 22:00 (previous day) | |
| 14:00 | 23:00 (previous day) | |
| 15:00 | 00:00 | |
| 16:00 | 01:00 | |
| 17:00 | 02:00 | |
| 18:00 | 03:00 | |
| 19:00 | 04:00 | |
| 20:00 | 05:00 | |
| 21:00 | 06:00 | |
| 22:00 | 07:00 | |
| 23:00 | 08:00 |
Table built for August 27, 2026. The live values above update in your browser.
Daylight saving time
Los Angeles changes its clocks and Hong Kong does not, so the difference between them is not the same all year.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Hong Kong and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is 15 hours behind Hong Kong
What is the best time to call between Hong Kong and Los Angeles?
The most convenient slot is 08:00 Hong Kong / 17:00 Los Angeles. That keeps the call inside working hours in both cities.
Does the difference between Hong Kong and Los Angeles change during the year?
Los Angeles changes its clocks and Hong Kong does not, so the difference between them is not the same all year.