Time Difference Between Seattle and Hong Kong

The time difference between Seattle and Hong Kong is 15 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in Seattle, it is 03:00 in Hong Kong. Seattle uses the America/Los_Angeles time zone (UTC-7), while Hong Kong uses Asia/Hong_Kong (UTC+8).

Hong Kong is 15 hours ahead of Seattle — 15 hours
Seattle, United States
15:22:20
Thursday, March 26, 2026
UTC-7 · PDT (DST)
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
06:22:20
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+8 · HKT

Time Zone Details: Seattle vs Hong Kong

Detail Seattle Hong Kong
Time Zone IDAmerica/Los_AngelesAsia/Hong_Kong
UTC OffsetUTC-7UTC+8
AbbreviationPDTHKT
DST ActiveYes — currently observingNo
CountryUnited StatesHong Kong
RegionNorth AmericaAsia

Best Time to Schedule a Call

With a 15 hours gap, there is no standard business-hours overlap between Seattle and Hong Kong. One party will need to adjust their schedule. Early mornings in Hong Kong or late evenings in Seattle tend to be the most practical compromise.

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

Use this table to quickly convert any hour from Seattle time to Hong Kong time. Rows highlighted in green indicate overlapping business hours in both cities.

Seattle Hong Kong
00:00 15:00 Night
01:00 16:00 Night
02:00 17:00 Night
03:00 18:00 Night
04:00 19:00 Night
05:00 20:00 Night
06:00 21:00
07:00 22:00
08:00 23:00
09:00 00:00 (+1 day)
10:00 01:00 (+1 day)
11:00 02:00 (+1 day)
12:00 03:00 (+1 day)
13:00 04:00 (+1 day)
14:00 05:00 (+1 day)
15:00 06:00 (+1 day)
16:00 07:00 (+1 day)
17:00 08:00 (+1 day)
18:00 09:00 (+1 day)
19:00 10:00 (+1 day)
20:00 11:00 (+1 day)
21:00 12:00 (+1 day)
22:00 13:00 (+1 day) Night
23:00 14:00 (+1 day) Night

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Seattle is currently observing daylight saving time, while Hong Kong is on standard time. When Seattle switches back to standard time, the difference between these two cities will shift by 1 hour.

Practical Tips for Seattle–Hong Kong Scheduling

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Seattle and Hong Kong?

The time difference is 15 hours. Hong Kong is 15 hours ahead of Seattle.

Does the time difference change during the year?

Yes. One of these cities observes DST while the other does not, so the difference shifts by 1 hour when DST begins or ends.

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

There is no ideal window during standard business hours. Consider scheduling at the edges — early morning for the city that is ahead and late afternoon for the city that is behind.

How do I convert Seattle time to Hong Kong time?

Add 15 hours to Seattle time to get Hong Kong time. Use the hour-by-hour table above for a quick reference.

Related Pages

For sunrise and sunset data, visit TheSunsetTimes.com. For detailed DST schedules, see DaylightSavingTime.info.