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Hong Kong

Hong Kong · Asia/Hong_Kong · UTC+8

Hong Kong is a global financial center with a unique blend of Chinese and Western business culture.

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Next public holiday
Dragon Boat Festival
Friday, June 19, 2026— in 5 days

Business hours & meeting culture

Working hours
09:00–18:00, financial services often longer
Workweek
Monday to Friday
Culture
Hong Kong blends Western directness with Chinese deference to seniority. Meetings are usually efficient and English is widely used in international business.
Meeting tips
Hong Kong observes both Western and Chinese holidays, including Lunar New Year, Ching Ming, Buddha's Birthday, and Mid-Autumn Festival. Calendar density peaks in spring.

Travel & logistics context

Quick reference for business travelers — climate, currency, and language.Currency and language are country-level. Climate may vary across the country.

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Climate

Humid subtropical
Best: Oct–Dec
Avoid: Jun–Sep (typhoon season)
🔴 Currently a tough month

Typhoon season can disrupt travel without warning; signal warnings issued by HKO.

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Currency

HK$
HKD
Hong Kong Dollar

Cards universally accepted; Octopus card useful for transit.

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Language

Official
Cantonese, English
In business
English, Cantonese, Mandarin
English: Widely spoken in business

English is co-official and widely used in business.

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Plug & voltage

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type
220V · 50Hz

UK-style three-pin plug.

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Business etiquette

Greeting
Handshake combined with a slight bow; English/Cantonese both work.
Cards
Two hands; English on one side, Chinese on the other if possible.
Gifts
Modest gifts at relationship-building stage; same Chinese taboos (clocks, four).
Tipping
10% service charge usually included; small extra for exceptional service.
Dress
Smart, often international corporate.
Dining
Banquet style common; tap two fingers on the table to thank the tea-pourer.

Time difference vs. major business cities

Computed for 2026. Daylight saving will shift these by an hour during transitions.

CityTime zoneDifference
🇯🇵TokyoAsia/Tokyo+1h
🇮🇳MumbaiAsia/Kolkata-2h 30m
🇦🇪DubaiAsia/Dubai-4h
🇬🇧LondonEurope/London-7h
🇺🇸New YorkAmerica/New_York-12h
🇦🇺SydneyAustralia/Sydney+2h
🇺🇸San FranciscoAmerica/Los_Angeles-15h
🇨🇳ShanghaiAsia/ShanghaiSame time

Public holidays in Hong Kong, 2026

Commonly observed national holidays. Regional holidays and bridge days are not included. See also the global holiday calendar.

  • 2026-01-01
  • 2026-02-17
  • 2026-02-18
  • 2026-02-19
  • 2026-04-03
  • 2026-04-04
  • 2026-04-06
  • 2026-05-01
  • 2026-05-25
  • 2026-06-19
  • 2026-07-01
  • 2026-09-26
  • 2026-10-01
  • 2026-10-19
  • 2026-12-25
  • 2026-12-26

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