Hong Kong to London Time Difference
🇭🇰 Hong Kong is currently 8 hours behind of 🇬🇧 London. This difference varies between 8h and 7h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
-8h
Business overlap
None
Distance
9,623 km
Approx. flight
11.3h
Hour-by-Hour: Hong Kong to London
| 🇭🇰 Hong Kong | 🇬🇧 London | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 4:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 1:00 AM | 5:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 2:00 AM | 6:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 3:00 AM | 7:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 4:00 AM | 8:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 5:00 AM | 9:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 10:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 7:00 AM | 11:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 8:00 AM | 12:00 AM | |
| 9:00 AM | 1:00 AM | |
| 10:00 AM | 2:00 AM | |
| 11:00 AM | 3:00 AM | |
| 12:00 PM | 4:00 AM | |
| 1:00 PM | 5:00 AM | |
| 2:00 PM | 6:00 AM | |
| 3:00 PM | 7:00 AM | |
| 4:00 PM | 8:00 AM | |
| 5:00 PM | 9:00 AM | |
| 6:00 PM | 10:00 AM | |
| 7:00 PM | 11:00 AM | |
| 8:00 PM | 12:00 PM | |
| 9:00 PM | 1:00 PM | |
| 10:00 PM | 2:00 PM | |
| 11:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
London observes Daylight Saving Time, while Hong Kong does not. This causes the time difference to shift between 8 hours behind and 7 hours behind depending on the season. Currently, Hong Kong is 8 hours behind relative to London.
Min difference
8h
Max difference
7h
Best Meeting Times
There is no overlap between standard business hours (9 AM – 6 PM) in Hong Kong and London. Consider scheduling early morning or late evening calls to bridge the gap.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Hong Kong and London?
The time difference between Hong Kong and London is currently 8 hours behind. Hong Kong uses GMT+8 (UTC+8), while London uses GMT (UTC+0). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 8 hours behind to 7 hours behind.
When it's noon in Hong Kong, what time is it in London?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Hong Kong, it is 4:00 AM in London. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Hong Kong and London change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because London observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 8 hours behind and 7 hours behind at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Hong Kong and London?
There is no overlap between standard business hours (9 AM – 6 PM) in Hong Kong and London. Consider scheduling early morning in one city or late evening in the other to find a mutually reasonable time.
Is Hong Kong ahead or behind London?
Hong Kong is currently 8 hours ahead of London.
What time zone is Hong Kong in?
Hong Kong is in the Asia/Hong Kong time zone, currently using GMT+8 (UTC+8). Hong Kong does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
What time is midnight in Hong Kong in London?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Hong Kong, it is 4:00 PM in London.