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Time Difference: Delhi to Hong Kong

🇮🇳DelhiUTC+5:30
vs
🇨🇳Hong KongUTC+8
🇮🇳
Delhi, India
Wed, Jun 3
🇨🇳
Hong Kong, China
Wed, Jun 3

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Time Difference
2 hours 30 minutes
Hong Kong is 2 hours 30 minutes ahead of Delhi
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Delhi vs Hong Kong timezone guide

Delhi (India) uses the Asia/Kolkata timezone at UTC+5:30, while Hong Kong (China) uses Asia/Hong_Kong at UTC+8. This means Hong Kong is 2 hours 30 minutes ahead of Delhi (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Delhi and Hong Kong

Standard 9-to-5 working hours overlap by 5.5 hours per day. The shared window is 9am–2:30pm in Delhi, which is 11:30am–5pm in Hong Kong. Schedule recurring meetings inside that window and both teams stay inside standard working hours.

Hour-by-hour planner

DelhiHong KongStatus
6am8:30amDelhi early, Hong Kong early
7am9:30amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
8am10:30amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9am11:30amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
10am12:30pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
11am1:30pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
12pm2:30pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
1pm3:30pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
2pm4:30pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
3pm5:30pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
4pm6:30pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
5pm7:30pmDelhi evening, Hong Kong evening
6pm8:30pmDelhi evening, Hong Kong evening
7pm9:30pmDelhi evening, Hong Kong evening
8pm10:30pmDelhi evening, Hong Kong late evening
9pm11:30pmDelhi evening, Hong Kong late evening
10pm12:30amDelhi 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 Delhi and Hong Kong

Neither Delhi nor Hong Kong observes daylight saving time. The time difference between them stays at 2h 30m behind all year — recurring meetings only need to be scheduled once.

Distance between Delhi and Hong Kong

Great-circle distance
3,771 km
Direct flight time
~5h 26m

Delhi and Hong Kong are 3,771 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~5h 26m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Delhi and Hong Kong?
The current time difference is 2 hours 30 minutes. Delhi is currently 2 hours 30 minutes behind Hong Kong.
Is Delhi ahead of Hong Kong?
No. Delhi is currently 2 hours 30 minutes behind Hong Kong.
What time is it in Hong Kong when it's 9 AM in Delhi?
When it's 9 AM in Delhi, it's 11:30am in Hong Kong.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Delhi and Hong Kong?
The best window is 9am–2:30pm in Delhi, which is 11:30am–5pm in Hong Kong. That's 5.5 hours where both teams are inside standard 9-to-5 working hours.
Do Delhi and Hong Kong observe daylight saving time?
Neither Delhi nor Hong Kong observes daylight saving time. The difference between them stays constant year-round.
How far apart are Delhi and Hong Kong?
Delhi and Hong Kong are 3,771 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 5 hours 26 minutes.