ACCA Results Dates 2026: Official Calendar and Hong Kong Timings

For finance and audit professionals in Hong Kong, knowing your exact ACCA results dates 2026 is critical for managing exam entries, study leaves, and cross-qualification planning. ACCA releases quarterly examination scores globally at 00:00 BST (British Summer Time) during summer/autumn cycles and 00:00 GMT during winter cycles. In Hong Kong Time (HKT), scores become accessible at 07:00 HKT (during daylight saving in the UK) or 08:00 HKT (during standard GMT).

For the upcoming sessions, the September 2026 exam results will be officially released on October 19, 2026 at 07:00 HKT (00:00 BST) via myACCA and SMS. The December 2026 exam session runs from December 7–11, 2026, with standard registration closing on November 2, 2026, late entry closing on November 9, 2026, and score release scheduled for January 18, 2027 at 08:00 HKT (00:00 GMT). Because standard entry for the subsequent session closes just two weeks after results release, having a clear action plan ready before results morning is essential.

Global Time Zone Conversion: When Scores Drop in Hong Kong

ACCA servers experience massive traffic on results day. Understanding when your scores drop across major Asian and global financial hubs helps you plan your morning:

  • Hong Kong (HKT) / Singapore (SGT): 07:00 HKT (for September sittings / BST) | 08:00 HKT (for December and March sittings / GMT)
  • Tokyo (JST): 08:00 JST (BST window) | 09:00 JST (GMT window)
  • Bangkok / Jakarta (ICT): 06:00 ICT (BST window) | 07:00 ICT (GMT window)
  • London (BST / GMT): 00:00 BST / GMT
  • New York (EST / EDT): 19:00 EDT (prior evening during daylight saving)

If you prefer receiving your result directly to your mobile phone before logging into the portal, ensure your communication preferences are updated. The cutoff to opt in or modify your mobile phone number for SMS text alerts is strictly the Wednesday prior to the results release date. If you miss this cutoff, you will need to log into the myACCA portal directly.

At peak release times (07:00–08:30 HKT), the myACCA portal can experience significant latency. If your screen hangs or displays a queue screen, follow these practical steps:

  • Check your registered email: Notification emails are dispatched in batches starting right at 00:00 UK time. Check your inbox and spam folder before refreshing your browser repeatedly.
  • Avoid multiple logins: Opening multiple tabs or refreshing continuously can trigger security rate limits on your ACCA account.
  • Examine your Exam History tab: Sometimes the main dashboard takes time to cache updated badges, but the internal Documents and Downloads > Exam Results History tab displays updated marks earlier.
  • Score Breakdown Diagnostics: For Applied Skills and Strategic Professional papers, download your detailed diagnostic report to see your performance across objective test sections and constructed response questions.

The 48-Hour Decision Matrix: Marginal Fail (45–49%) vs Clean Pass

Once you receive your score, the clock starts ticking toward the next entry deadline. For the September 2026 cohort, you have exactly 14 days between results day on October 19 and the standard entry deadline of November 2 for the December sitting.

Scenario A: Scoring 45% to 49% (The Marginal Fail Zone)

Scoring between 45% and 49% in papers like Strategic Business Reporting (SBR), Advanced Audit and Assurance (AAA), or Performance Management (PM) is rarely a knowledge deficit. In 90% of cases, it represents an exam technique or professional skills deficit (e.g., commercial acumen, evaluation, or skepticism under strict time pressure).

Actionable 48-Hour Plan: