Time difference between Hong Kong and Tokyo
Tokyo is 1 hour ahead of Hong Kong
Right now
Hong Kong
00:38
HKT ·
UTC+8
Tokyo
01:38
JST ·
UTC+9
Best time for a call between Hong Kong and Tokyo
Hours highlighted in green work for everyone on the list.
- 09:00 Hong Kong 10:00 Tokyo
- 10:00 Hong Kong 11:00 Tokyo
- 11:00 Hong Kong 12:00 Tokyo
Hour by hour: Hong Kong to Tokyo
Working hours are shaded. The rows marked with a star are the ones we recommend for a call.
| Hong Kong (reference) | Tokyo | |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 01:00 | |
| 01:00 | 02:00 | |
| 02:00 | 03:00 | |
| 03:00 | 04:00 | |
| 04:00 | 05:00 | |
| 05:00 | 06:00 | |
| 06:00 | 07:00 | |
| 07:00 | 08:00 | |
| 08:00 | 09:00 | |
| ★ | 09:00 | 10:00 |
| ★ | 10:00 | 11:00 |
| ★ | 11:00 | 12:00 |
| 12:00 | 13:00 | |
| 13:00 | 14:00 | |
| 14:00 | 15:00 | |
| 15:00 | 16:00 | |
| 16:00 | 17:00 | |
| 17:00 | 18:00 | |
| 18:00 | 19:00 | |
| 19:00 | 20:00 | |
| 20:00 | 21:00 | |
| 21:00 | 22:00 | |
| 22:00 | 23:00 | |
| 23:00 | 00:00 (next day) |
Table built for August 27, 2026. The live values above update in your browser.
Daylight saving time
Neither city observes daylight saving time, so the difference is fixed all year.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Hong Kong and Tokyo?
Tokyo is 1 hour ahead of Hong Kong
What is the best time to call between Hong Kong and Tokyo?
The most convenient slot is 09:00 Hong Kong / 10:00 Tokyo. That keeps the call inside working hours in both cities.
Does the difference between Hong Kong and Tokyo change during the year?
Neither city observes daylight saving time, so the difference is fixed all year.