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Time Difference: Hong Kong to Lima

🇨🇳Hong KongUTC+8
vs
🇵🇪LimaUTC-5
🇨🇳
Hong Kong, China
Mon, Jul 13
🇵🇪
Lima, Peru
Mon, Jul 13

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Time Difference
13 hours
Lima is 13 hours behind Hong Kong
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Hong Kong vs Lima timezone guide

Hong Kong (China) uses the Asia/Hong_Kong timezone at UTC+8, while Lima (Peru) uses America/Lima at UTC-5. This means Lima is 13 hours behind Hong Kong (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Hong Kong and Lima

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Hong Kong and Lima 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

Hong KongLimaStatus
6am5pmHong Kong early, Lima evening
7am6pmHong Kong early, Lima evening
8am7pmHong Kong early, Lima evening
9am8pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10am9pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
11am10pmHong Kong working hours, Lima late evening
12pm11pmHong Kong working hours, Lima late evening
1pm12amHong Kong working hours, Lima asleep
2pm1amHong Kong working hours, Lima asleep
3pm2amHong Kong working hours, Lima asleep
4pm3amHong Kong working hours, Lima asleep
5pm4amHong Kong evening, Lima asleep
6pm5amHong Kong evening, Lima asleep
7pm6amHong Kong evening, Lima early
8pm7amHong Kong evening, Lima early
9pm8amHong Kong evening, Lima early
10pm9amHong Kong late evening, Lima working hours

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 Lima

Neither Hong Kong nor Lima observes daylight saving time. The time difference between them stays at 13 hours ahead all year — recurring meetings only need to be scheduled once.

Distance between Hong Kong and Lima

Great-circle distance
18,366 km
Direct flight time
~22h 36m

Hong Kong and Lima are 18,366 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~22h 36m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Hong Kong and Lima?
The current time difference is 13 hours. Hong Kong is currently 13 hours ahead of Lima.
Is Hong Kong ahead of Lima?
Yes. Hong Kong is currently 13 hours ahead of Lima.
What time is it in Lima when it's 9 AM in Hong Kong?
When it's 9 AM in Hong Kong, it's 8pm in Lima.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Hong Kong and Lima?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Hong Kong and Lima 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 Hong Kong and Lima observe daylight saving time?
Neither Hong Kong nor Lima observes daylight saving time. The difference between them stays constant year-round.
How far apart are Hong Kong and Lima?
Hong Kong and Lima are 18,366 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 22 hours 36 minutes.