All street signs, directions and bus routes use both English and Chinese. There are 235 outlying islands, the largest being Lantau. Back to Top Time Zone Hong Kong is eight hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time. Daylight Saving Time is not observed. Back to Top Travel Guide WHEN TO GO .
Temperatures are moderate, and there's a good chance of clear skies and sun.
For more details, see the Climate page. During this time rates go up, and rooms are often hard to find. Airfares to Hong Kong are also usually higher around these times. This was gener- ally the golden rule until the handover, but the subsequent slump in tourism brought fierce competition among airlines and hotels. On the other hand, the crowds that can make Hong Kong a tiring place to visit are absent during this time, and more and more shops and restaurants only close for one day during the holiday, instead of the traditional three to seven day break.