Current Time in Sha Tin, Hong Kong 🇭🇰
The current local time in Sha Tin, Hong Kong is 08:44:47 (HKT) on Monday, 31 August 2026. Sha Tin is not currently observing daylight saving time. The city has a population of about 495,200. The sun rises at about 06:05 and sets at 18:42 today (12h 37m of daylight).
- Sunrise 06:05
- Sunset 18:42
- 12h 37m daylight
Time zone & daylight saving in Sha Tin
Sha Tin, Hong Kong keeps HKT (UTC+08:00). Sha Tin does not change its clocks for daylight saving, so its offset from UTC stays the same all year.
Today the sun rises at about 06:05 and sets at about 18:42 local time, giving Sha Tin 12h 37m of daylight.
Right now it is 08:44 on Monday in Sha Tin (UTC+08:00). When it is 08:44 here, it is 20:44 in New York (12h behind), so a quick look at the world clock beats doing the math in your head before a call.
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Quick scheduling notes for Sha Tin
- Use the Asia/Hong_Kong IANA zone when you need the exact rule set for software, calendars, or travel planning.
- Daylight saving is not active now, but it can still affect future dates in some places.
- For a future call, use the time zone converter and then set a matching online alarm.
Time difference from Sha Tin to major cities
| City | Current time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 20:44 Sun | 12h behind |
| Los Angeles | 17:44 Sun | 15h behind |
| London | 01:44 Mon | 7h behind |
| Paris | 02:44 Mon | 6h behind |
| Dubai | 04:44 Mon | 4h behind |
| Mumbai | 06:14 Mon | 2.5h behind |
| Singapore | 08:44 Mon | same time |
| Tokyo | 09:44 Mon | 1h ahead |
| Sydney | 10:44 Mon | 2h ahead |
Best next checks from Sha Tin
Compare Sha Tin with nearby business hubs, then follow the city links above for live local clocks. You can also browse more time pages for Hong Kong.
Business-hours overlap from Sha Tin
For a normal business-hours call, 16:00-17:00 in Sha Tin overlaps with 09:00-10:00 in London.
| Compare with | Sha Tin time | Other city time | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | - | - | No standard 09:00-17:00 overlap |
| Los Angeles | - | - | No standard 09:00-17:00 overlap |
| London | 16:00-17:00 | 09:00-10:00 | 1 hour |
| Paris | 15:00-17:00 | 09:00-11:00 | 2 hours |
| Dubai | 13:00-17:00 | 09:00-13:00 | 4 hours |
| Mumbai | 11:30-17:00 | 09:00-14:30 | 5.5 hours |
Simple meeting rule
Pick a slot that lands inside both workdays, then confirm the date again if the meeting is near a daylight saving change.
Sha Tin time - Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Sha Tin in?
Sha Tin uses HKT (UTC+08:00). It stays on the same UTC offset all year, with no daylight saving changes.
Does Sha Tin observe daylight saving time?
No - Sha Tin keeps the same time offset throughout the year.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Sha Tin today?
Today the sun rises around 06:05 and sets around 18:42 in Sha Tin, about 12h 37m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Sha Tin and other cities?
When it is 08:44 in Sha Tin, it is 20:44 in New York (12h behind). See the table above for Sha Tin's difference from other major cities.
How Alarm.now calculates time in Sha Tin
Live clock source
The clock uses the current time with the Asia/Hong_Kong IANA time zone, then updates in your browser every second. Country context comes from the Hong Kong time page.
Location and time-zone details for Sha Tin
These details identify the place behind the clock: its country, coordinates, time-zone rule set, and current daylight-saving context.
| Country | Hong Kong |
|---|---|
| IANA zone | Asia/Hong_Kong (UTC+08:00) |
| Coordinates | 22.38, 114.18 |
| Population signal | About 495,200 people |
| Today's daylight | Sunrise 06:05, sunset 18:42, 12h 37m total daylight |
Best internal links from this city
Start with this live city clock, then move to the exact Asia/Hong_Kong time-zone page for rules, the Hong Kong country page for nearby cities, and the time zone converter for future dates.
Future-date checks
For future meetings, compare the city time with the time zone converter because daylight saving changes can shift the offset on a later date.
Lat/Long: 22.38° N, 114.18° E
Population: 495,200
Country: 🇭🇰 Hong Kong
Timezone: HKT
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Hong Kong: HKT