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Time Difference: Hong Kong to Jerusalem

🇨🇳Hong KongUTC+8
vs
🇮🇱JerusalemUTC+2
🇨🇳
Hong Kong, China
Mon, Jul 13
🇮🇱
Jerusalem, Israel
Mon, Jul 13

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Time Difference
5 hours
Jerusalem is 5 hours behind Hong Kong
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Hong Kong vs Jerusalem timezone guide

Hong Kong (China) uses the Asia/Hong_Kong timezone at UTC+8, while Jerusalem (Israel) uses Asia/Jerusalem at UTC+2. This means Jerusalem is 6 hours behind Hong Kong (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Hong Kong and Jerusalem

Standard 9-to-5 working hours overlap by 3 hours per day. The shared window is 2pm–5pm in Hong Kong, which is 9am–12pm in Jerusalem. Schedule recurring meetings inside that window and both teams stay inside standard working hours.

Hour-by-hour planner

Hong KongJerusalemStatus
6am1amHong Kong early, Jerusalem asleep
7am2amHong Kong early, Jerusalem asleep
8am3amHong Kong early, Jerusalem asleep
9am4amHong Kong working hours, Jerusalem asleep
10am5amHong Kong working hours, Jerusalem asleep
11am6amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
12pm7amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
1pm8amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
2pm9amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
3pm10amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
4pm11amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
5pm12pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
6pm1pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
7pm2pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
8pm3pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9pm4pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10pm5pmHong Kong late evening, Jerusalem 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 Hong Kong and Jerusalem

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

  • Jan 1 → Mar 27Hong Kong is 6 hours ahead Jerusalem
  • Mar 27 → Oct 25Hong Kong is 5 hours ahead Jerusalem
  • Oct 25 → Jan 1Hong Kong is 6 hours ahead Jerusalem

Distance between Hong Kong and Jerusalem

Great-circle distance
7,725 km
Direct flight time
~10h 5m

Hong Kong and Jerusalem are 7,725 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~10h 5m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Hong Kong and Jerusalem?
The current time difference is 5 hours. Hong Kong is currently 5 hours ahead of Jerusalem.
Is Hong Kong ahead of Jerusalem?
Yes. Hong Kong is currently 5 hours ahead of Jerusalem.
What time is it in Jerusalem when it's 9 AM in Hong Kong?
When it's 9 AM in Hong Kong, it's 4am in Jerusalem.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Hong Kong and Jerusalem?
The best window is 2pm–5pm in Hong Kong, which is 9am–12pm in Jerusalem. That's 3 hours where both teams are inside standard 9-to-5 working hours.
Do Hong Kong and Jerusalem observe daylight saving time?
Jerusalem 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 Hong Kong and Jerusalem?
Hong Kong and Jerusalem are 7,725 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 10 hours 5 minutes.