About Hong Kong Handover to China
the United Kingdom transferred sovereignty of Hong Kong to the People's Republic of China on 1 July 1997, ending 156 years of British rule.
Use the live elapsed counter at the top of this page to see exactly how many days, hours, minutes and seconds have passed since 1 July 1997.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many days since the Hong Kong handover?
The live counter on this page shows the exact number of days since the Hong Kong handover on 1 July 1997, updating every second.
How many years since the Hong Kong handover?
The live counter on this page shows the exact years and days since the Hong Kong handover in 1997. The years figure updates in real time.
How many weeks since the Hong Kong handover?
The live counter on this page shows the precise number of weeks elapsed since the Hong Kong handover on 1 July 1997.
What day of the week was the Hong Kong handover to China?
The Hong Kong handover to China was on a Tuesday, 1 July 1997.
When is the next anniversary of the Hong Kong handover to China?
The anniversary of the Hong Kong handover to China falls each year on 1 July. The stats box above shows exactly how many days until the next one.