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Doing Business in Hong Kong: Time, Currency and Market Guide

Check Hong Kong time, currency, and market details while comparing business hours with your city.

Country snapshot

CapitalHong Kong
Currency Hong Kong dollar (HKD)
Time zoneAsia/Hong_Kong
Business weekMonday to Friday
Stock exchangeHong Kong Stock Exchange
Market codeHKEX

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Doing business in Hong Kong

Hong Kong remains a major gateway for finance, trade, investment, and regional business in Asia. For UK businesses, the scheduling pattern is similar to Singapore and parts of China, with early morning overlap usually working best. This page keeps the key practical facts together in one place.

Business etiquette and practical notes

Use concise, professional communication and schedule important calls in advance where possible. Confirm action points after meetings so next steps stay clear.

Currency converter

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Rates update from a daily exchange-rate API.

Market chart

Hong Kong Stock Exchange

Frequently asked questions

Early morning in the UK often aligns best with late afternoon in Hong Kong.

Hong Kong uses the Hong Kong dollar, with the currency code HKD.

The Hong Kong Stock Exchange is the main exchange to watch.