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Time Difference: Chiang Mai to Hong Kong

🇹🇭Chiang MaiUTC+7
vs
🇨🇳Hong KongUTC+8
🇹🇭
Chiang Mai, Thailand
Mon, Jul 13
🇨🇳
Hong Kong, China
Mon, Jul 13

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Time Difference
1 hour
Hong Kong is 1 hour ahead of Chiang Mai
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Chiang Mai vs Hong Kong timezone guide

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

Best meeting times between Chiang Mai and Hong Kong

Standard 9-to-5 working hours overlap by 7 hours per day. The shared window is 9am–4pm in Chiang Mai, which is 10am–5pm in Hong Kong. Schedule recurring meetings inside that window and both teams stay inside standard working hours.

Hour-by-hour planner

Chiang MaiHong KongStatus
6am7amChiang Mai early, Hong Kong early
7am8amChiang Mai early, Hong Kong early
8am9amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9am10amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
10am11amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
11am12pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
12pm1pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
1pm2pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
2pm3pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
3pm4pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
4pm5pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
5pm6pmChiang Mai evening, Hong Kong evening
6pm7pmChiang Mai evening, Hong Kong evening
7pm8pmChiang Mai evening, Hong Kong evening
8pm9pmChiang Mai evening, Hong Kong evening
9pm10pmChiang Mai evening, Hong Kong late evening
10pm11pmChiang Mai late evening, Hong Kong late evening

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 Chiang Mai and Hong Kong

Neither Chiang Mai nor Hong Kong observes daylight saving time. The time difference between them stays at 1 hour behind all year — recurring meetings only need to be scheduled once.

Distance between Chiang Mai and Hong Kong

Great-circle distance
1,628 km
Direct flight time
~2h 55m

Chiang Mai and Hong Kong are 1,628 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~2h 55m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Chiang Mai and Hong Kong?
The current time difference is 1 hour. Chiang Mai is currently 1 hour behind Hong Kong.
Is Chiang Mai ahead of Hong Kong?
No. Chiang Mai is currently 1 hour behind Hong Kong.
What time is it in Hong Kong when it's 9 AM in Chiang Mai?
When it's 9 AM in Chiang Mai, it's 10am in Hong Kong.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Chiang Mai and Hong Kong?
The best window is 9am–4pm in Chiang Mai, which is 10am–5pm in Hong Kong. That's 7 hours where both teams are inside standard 9-to-5 working hours.
Do Chiang Mai and Hong Kong observe daylight saving time?
Neither Chiang Mai nor Hong Kong observes daylight saving time. The difference between them stays constant year-round.
How far apart are Chiang Mai and Hong Kong?
Chiang Mai and Hong Kong are 1,628 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 2 hours 55 minutes.