Hong Kong is usually 2 hours behind Newcastle. Newcastle observes daylight saving time and Hong Kong does not, so the difference shifts by an hour around the changeovers.

Hong KongNewcastle

Sunrise 6:02 AMSunset 6:54 PM(local)

Sunrise 6:29 AMSunset 5:27 PM(local)

Newcastle: standard timeNow UTC+10. Next change: October 4, 2026 β€” clocks go forward 1 hour.
Hong KongUTC+8
NewcastleUTC+10

πŸ‡­πŸ‡° Hong Kong

Dialing code+852
Population7,396,076
Coordinates22.28Β°N, 114.17Β°E
Elevation60 m

πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί Newcastle

Dialing code+61
Population508,437
Coordinates32.93Β°S, 151.78Β°E
Elevation48 m

Best time for a call: 09:00–16:00 in Hong KongAdd to calendar

Working hours assumed 9:00–18:00.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Hong Kong and Newcastle?
Hong Kong is 2 hours behind Newcastle. Use the side-by-side clocks and the day/night strips above to convert any hour between them.
When is the best time to call between Hong Kong and Newcastle?
The best window to call is 09:00–16:00 Hong Kong time, when working hours overlap in both cities. Pick an hour on the strips to add it to your calendar.
Why does the time difference between Hong Kong and Newcastle change?
Because at least one of Hong Kong and Newcastle observes daylight saving time, the difference shifts by an hour when one city changes its clocks and the other has not yet (or does not).