Does New Territories observe daylight saving time?

No. New Territories stays on UTC+08:00 all year, and no clock change is scheduled in the next 12 months.

What is the time difference between New Territories and London?

London is 8 hours behind New Territories right now. During the year the gap varies between 7 hours and 8 hours, because London changes its clocks for daylight saving time.

When is the next public holiday in New Territories?

Christmas Day, on Friday 25 December 2026.

When do working hours in New Territories overlap with New York and London?

New York's 09:00–17:00 does not overlap New Territories's working day; London's 09:00–17:00 does not overlap New Territories's working day.

Current Time in New Territories, Hong Kong SAR China — HKT

UTC+08:00No clock changesAsia/Hong_Kong

New Territories, Hong Kong SAR China

01:52:17 AM

Friday, November 6, 2026

Quick answer

The current time in New Territories, Hong Kong SAR China is 1:52 AM on Friday, November 6, 2026. New Territories is on HKT (UTC+08:00) all year; no clock change is scheduled in the next 12 months.

Pronunciation

New Territories

Time zone and daylight saving time in New Territories

Time zone (IANA): Asia/Hong_Kong
Current offset: HKT (UTC+08:00)
Daylight saving: No clock changes

New Territories does not change its clocks: it stays on UTC+08:00 all year.

Hong Kong last observed daylight saving time in 1979 and has stayed at UTC+8 year-round ever since. Source: IANA tz database

Sun & twilight

Today

Sunrise

06:30 AM

Sunset

05:43 PM

Day length

11h 13m

Solar noon (sun highest): 12:07 PM

Daylight on the solstices

December solstice (December 21, 2026): 10h 46m
June solstice (June 21, 2027): 13h 30m

Time difference and working-hours overlap

Today's values; working day 09:00–17:00 in both places.

City	Local time	Difference	Their 09:00–17:00 in New Territories	Overlap with New Territories
New York	12:52	−13 h	22:00–06:00 (previous day)	None
London	17:52	−8 h	17:00–01:00	None
Mumbai	23:22	−2 h 30 min	11:30–19:30	5 h 30 min (11:30–17:00)
Shanghai	01:52	0 h	09:00–17:00	8 h (09:00–17:00)
Singapore	01:52	0 h	09:00–17:00	8 h (09:00–17:00)
Tokyo	02:52	+1 h	08:00–16:00	7 h (09:00–16:00)

Upcoming public holidays in New Territories

In 49 days
聖誕節 (Christmas Day)
Fri, Dec 25, 2026
Public
In 50 days
聖誕節翌日 (Boxing Day)
Sat, Dec 26, 2026
Public
In 56 days
元旦新年 (New Year's Day)
Fri, Jan 1, 2027
Public

Airports near New Territories

Hong Kong International Airport HKG24 km straight-line

Frequently Asked Questions

Does New Territories observe daylight saving time?: No. New Territories stays on UTC+08:00 all year, and no clock change is scheduled in the next 12 months.
What is the time difference between New Territories and London?: London is 8 hours behind New Territories right now. During the year the gap varies between 7 hours and 8 hours, because London changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
When is the next public holiday in New Territories?: Christmas Day, on Friday 25 December 2026.
When do working hours in New Territories overlap with New York and London?: New York's 09:00–17:00 does not overlap New Territories's working day; London's 09:00–17:00 does not overlap New Territories's working day.

Time in other cities, compared with New Territories

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Sources

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