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Time Difference: Azores to Hong Kong

🇵🇹AzoresUTC-1
vs
🇨🇳Hong KongUTC+8
🇵🇹
Azores, Portugal
Thu, Jul 16
🇨🇳
Hong Kong, China
Thu, Jul 16

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Time Difference
8 hours
Hong Kong is 8 hours ahead of Azores
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Azores vs Hong Kong timezone guide

Azores (Portugal) uses the Atlantic/Azores timezone at UTC-1, while Hong Kong (China) uses Asia/Hong_Kong at UTC+8. This means Hong Kong is 9 hours ahead of Azores (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Azores and Hong Kong

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Azores and Hong Kong do not overlap. To meet synchronously, one side will need to start early or stay late — see the hour-by-hour planner below for the least disruptive options.

Hour-by-hour planner

AzoresHong KongStatus
6am2pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
7am3pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
8am4pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9am5pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10am6pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
11am7pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
12pm8pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
1pm9pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
2pm10pmAzores working hours, Hong Kong late evening
3pm11pmAzores working hours, Hong Kong late evening
4pm12amAzores working hours, Hong Kong asleep
5pm1amAzores evening, Hong Kong asleep
6pm2amAzores evening, Hong Kong asleep
7pm3amAzores evening, Hong Kong asleep
8pm4amAzores evening, Hong Kong asleep
9pm5amAzores evening, Hong Kong asleep
10pm6amAzores late evening, Hong Kong early

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 Azores and Hong Kong

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

  • Dec 31 → Mar 29Azores is 9 hours behind Hong Kong
  • Mar 29 → Oct 25Azores is 8 hours behind Hong Kong
  • Oct 25 → Dec 31Azores is 9 hours behind Hong Kong

Distance between Azores and Hong Kong

Great-circle distance
12,126 km
Direct flight time
~15h 16m

Azores and Hong Kong are 12,126 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~15h 16m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Azores and Hong Kong?
The current time difference is 8 hours. Azores is currently 8 hours behind Hong Kong.
Is Azores ahead of Hong Kong?
No. Azores is currently 8 hours behind Hong Kong.
What time is it in Hong Kong when it's 9 AM in Azores?
When it's 9 AM in Azores, it's 5pm in Hong Kong.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Azores and Hong Kong?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Azores and Hong Kong do not overlap. To meet synchronously, one side will need to start before 9 AM or work past 5 PM — see the planner above for the least disruptive options.
Do Azores and Hong Kong observe daylight saving time?
Azores 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 Azores and Hong Kong?
Azores and Hong Kong are 12,126 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 15 hours 16 minutes.