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Time Difference: Amsterdam to Hong Kong

🇳🇱AmsterdamUTC+1
vs
🇨🇳Hong KongUTC+8
🇳🇱
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Mon, Jul 20
🇨🇳
Hong Kong, China
Tue, Jul 21

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Time Difference
6 hours
Hong Kong is 6 hours ahead of Amsterdam
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Amsterdam vs Hong Kong timezone guide

Amsterdam (Netherlands) uses the Europe/Amsterdam timezone at UTC+1, while Hong Kong (China) uses Asia/Hong_Kong at UTC+8. This means Hong Kong is 7 hours ahead of Amsterdam (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Amsterdam and Hong Kong

Standard 9-to-5 working hours overlap by 2 hours per day. The shared window is 9am–11am in Amsterdam, which is 3pm–5pm in Hong Kong. Schedule recurring meetings inside that window and both teams stay inside standard working hours.

Hour-by-hour planner

AmsterdamHong KongStatus
6am12pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
7am1pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
8am2pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9am3pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
10am4pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
11am5pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
12pm6pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
1pm7pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
2pm8pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
3pm9pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
4pm10pmAmsterdam working hours, Hong Kong late evening
5pm11pmAmsterdam evening, Hong Kong late evening
6pm12amAmsterdam evening, Hong Kong asleep
7pm1amAmsterdam evening, Hong Kong asleep
8pm2amAmsterdam evening, Hong Kong asleep
9pm3amAmsterdam evening, Hong Kong asleep
10pm4amAmsterdam late evening, Hong Kong asleep

Green = standard working hours (9 AM – 5 PM). Amber = early (6–9 AM). Orange = evening (5–10 PM). Grey = asleep or late.

Daylight saving time between Amsterdam and Hong Kong

Amsterdam observes daylight saving time, but Hong Kong does not. That means the difference between the two cities changes seasonally — by one hour, around Amsterdam's transition dates.

  • Jan 1 → Mar 29Amsterdam is 7 hours behind Hong Kong
  • Mar 29 → Oct 25Amsterdam is 6 hours behind Hong Kong
  • Oct 25 → Jan 1Amsterdam is 7 hours behind Hong Kong

Distance between Amsterdam and Hong Kong

Great-circle distance
9,277 km
Direct flight time
~11h 55m

Amsterdam and Hong Kong are 9,277 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~11h 55m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Amsterdam and Hong Kong?
The current time difference is 6 hours. Amsterdam is currently 6 hours behind Hong Kong.
Is Amsterdam ahead of Hong Kong?
No. Amsterdam is currently 6 hours behind Hong Kong.
What time is it in Hong Kong when it's 9 AM in Amsterdam?
When it's 9 AM in Amsterdam, it's 3pm in Hong Kong.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Amsterdam and Hong Kong?
The best window is 9am–11am in Amsterdam, which is 3pm–5pm in Hong Kong. That's 2 hours where both teams are inside standard 9-to-5 working hours.
Do Amsterdam and Hong Kong observe daylight saving time?
Amsterdam observes daylight saving time, but Hong Kong does not — the difference between the two cities changes by one hour around the DST transition dates.
How far apart are Amsterdam and Hong Kong?
Amsterdam and Hong Kong are 9,277 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 11 hours 55 minutes.