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Time Difference: Edinburgh to Hong Kong

🇬🇧EdinburghUTC+0
vs
🇨🇳Hong KongUTC+8
🇬🇧
Edinburgh, UK
Wed, Jul 15
🇨🇳
Hong Kong, China
Wed, Jul 15

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Time Difference
7 hours
Hong Kong is 7 hours ahead of Edinburgh
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Edinburgh vs Hong Kong timezone guide

Edinburgh (UK) uses the Europe/London timezone at UTC+0, while Hong Kong (China) uses Asia/Hong_Kong at UTC+8. This means Hong Kong is 8 hours ahead of Edinburgh (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Edinburgh and Hong Kong

Standard 9-to-5 working hours overlap by 1 hours per day. The shared window is 9am–10am in Edinburgh, which is 4pm–5pm in Hong Kong. Schedule recurring meetings inside that window and both teams stay inside standard working hours.

Hour-by-hour planner

EdinburghHong KongStatus
6am1pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
7am2pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
8am3pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9am4pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
10am5pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
11am6pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
12pm7pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
1pm8pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
2pm9pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
3pm10pmEdinburgh working hours, Hong Kong late evening
4pm11pmEdinburgh working hours, Hong Kong late evening
5pm12amEdinburgh evening, Hong Kong asleep
6pm1amEdinburgh evening, Hong Kong asleep
7pm2amEdinburgh evening, Hong Kong asleep
8pm3amEdinburgh evening, Hong Kong asleep
9pm4amEdinburgh evening, Hong Kong asleep
10pm5amEdinburgh 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 Edinburgh and Hong Kong

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

  • Jan 1 → Mar 29Edinburgh is 8 hours behind Hong Kong
  • Mar 29 → Oct 25Edinburgh is 7 hours behind Hong Kong
  • Oct 25 → Dec 31Edinburgh is 8 hours behind Hong Kong

Distance between Edinburgh and Hong Kong

Great-circle distance
9,519 km
Direct flight time
~12h 12m

Edinburgh and Hong Kong are 9,519 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~12h 12m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Hong Kong?
The current time difference is 7 hours. Edinburgh is currently 7 hours behind Hong Kong.
Is Edinburgh ahead of Hong Kong?
No. Edinburgh is currently 7 hours behind Hong Kong.
What time is it in Hong Kong when it's 9 AM in Edinburgh?
When it's 9 AM in Edinburgh, it's 4pm in Hong Kong.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Edinburgh and Hong Kong?
The best window is 9am–10am in Edinburgh, which is 4pm–5pm in Hong Kong. That's 1 hours where both teams are inside standard 9-to-5 working hours.
Do Edinburgh and Hong Kong observe daylight saving time?
Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh and Hong Kong?
Edinburgh and Hong Kong are 9,519 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 12 hours 12 minutes.