Hong Kong to Sydney Time Difference
🇭🇰 Hong Kong is currently 3 hours ahead of 🇦🇺 Sydney. This difference varies between 2h and 3h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
+3h
Business overlap
6h
Distance
7,376 km
Approx. flight
8.7h
Hour-by-Hour: Hong Kong to Sydney
| 🇭🇰 Hong Kong | 🇦🇺 Sydney | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 3:00 AM | |
| 1:00 AM | 4:00 AM | |
| 2:00 AM | 5:00 AM | |
| 3:00 AM | 6:00 AM | |
| 4:00 AM | 7:00 AM | |
| 5:00 AM | 8:00 AM | |
| 6:00 AM | 9:00 AM | |
| 7:00 AM | 10:00 AM | |
| 8:00 AM | 11:00 AM | |
| 9:00 AM | 12:00 PM | |
| 10:00 AM | 1:00 PM | |
| 11:00 AM | 2:00 PM | |
| 12:00 PM | 3:00 PM | |
| 1:00 PM | 4:00 PM | |
| 2:00 PM | 5:00 PM | |
| 3:00 PM | 6:00 PM | |
| 4:00 PM | 7:00 PM | |
| 5:00 PM | 8:00 PM | |
| 6:00 PM | 9:00 PM | |
| 7:00 PM | 10:00 PM | |
| 8:00 PM | 11:00 PM | |
| 9:00 PM | 12:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 10:00 PM | 1:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 11:00 PM | 2:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Sydney observes Daylight Saving Time, while Hong Kong does not. This causes the time difference to shift between 2 hours ahead and 3 hours ahead depending on the season. Currently, Hong Kong is 3 hours ahead relative to Sydney.
Min difference
2h
Max difference
3h
Best Meeting Times
There are 6 overlapping business hours between Hong Kong and Sydney (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇭🇰 Hong Kong
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
🇦🇺 Sydney
12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Hong Kong and Sydney?
The time difference between Hong Kong and Sydney is currently 3 hours ahead. Hong Kong uses GMT+8 (UTC+8), while Sydney uses GMT+11 (UTC+11). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 2 hours ahead to 3 hours ahead.
When it's noon in Hong Kong, what time is it in Sydney?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Hong Kong, it is 3:00 PM in Sydney. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Hong Kong and Sydney change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Sydney observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 2 hours ahead and 3 hours ahead at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Hong Kong and Sydney?
The best time to call is between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM in Hong Kong (which is 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Sydney). This 6-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Hong Kong ahead or behind Sydney?
Hong Kong is currently 3 hours behind Sydney.
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 Sydney?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Hong Kong, it is 3:00 AM in Sydney.