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Time Difference: Hong Kong to London

🇨🇳Hong KongUTC+8
vs
🇬🇧LondonUTC+0
🇨🇳
Hong Kong, China
Thu, Jun 4
🇬🇧
London, UK
Thu, Jun 4

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Time Difference
7 hours
London is 7 hours behind Hong Kong
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Hong Kong vs London timezone guide

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

Best meeting times between Hong Kong and London

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

Hour-by-hour planner

Hong KongLondonStatus
6am11pmHong Kong early, London late evening
7am12amHong Kong early, London asleep
8am1amHong Kong early, London asleep
9am2amHong Kong working hours, London asleep
10am3amHong Kong working hours, London asleep
11am4amHong Kong working hours, London asleep
12pm5amHong Kong working hours, London asleep
1pm6amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
2pm7amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
3pm8amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
4pm9amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
5pm10amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
6pm11amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
7pm12pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
8pm1pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9pm2pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10pm3pmHong Kong late evening, London 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 London

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

  • Jan 1 → Mar 29Hong Kong is 8 hours ahead London
  • Mar 29 → Oct 25Hong Kong is 7 hours ahead London
  • Oct 25 → Jan 1Hong Kong is 8 hours ahead London

Distance between Hong Kong and London

Great-circle distance
9,623 km
Direct flight time
~12h 19m

Hong Kong and London are 9,623 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~12h 19m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Hong Kong and London?
The current time difference is 7 hours. Hong Kong is currently 7 hours ahead of London.
Is Hong Kong ahead of London?
Yes. Hong Kong is currently 7 hours ahead of London.
What time is it in London when it's 9 AM in Hong Kong?
When it's 9 AM in Hong Kong, it's 2am in London.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Hong Kong and London?
The best window is 4pm–5pm in Hong Kong, which is 9am–10am in London. That's 1 hours where both teams are inside standard 9-to-5 working hours.
Do Hong Kong and London observe daylight saving time?
London 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 London?
Hong Kong and London are 9,623 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 12 hours 19 minutes.