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Time Difference: Hong Kong to Medellín

🇨🇳Hong KongUTC+8
vs
🇨🇴MedellínUTC-5
🇨🇳
Hong Kong, China
Mon, Jul 13
🇨🇴
Medellín, Colombia
Mon, Jul 13

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

Hong Kong (China) uses the Asia/Hong_Kong timezone at UTC+8, while Medellín (Colombia) uses America/Bogota at UTC-5. This means Medellín 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 Medellín

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

Neither Hong Kong nor Medellín 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 Medellín

Great-circle distance
16,666 km
Direct flight time
~20h 36m

Hong Kong and Medellín are 16,666 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~20h 36m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Hong Kong and Medellín?
The current time difference is 13 hours. Hong Kong is currently 13 hours ahead of Medellín.
Is Hong Kong ahead of Medellín?
Yes. Hong Kong is currently 13 hours ahead of Medellín.
What time is it in Medellín when it's 9 AM in Hong Kong?
When it's 9 AM in Hong Kong, it's 8pm in Medellín.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Hong Kong and Medellín?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Hong Kong and Medellín 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 Medellín observe daylight saving time?
Neither Hong Kong nor Medellín observes daylight saving time. The difference between them stays constant year-round.
How far apart are Hong Kong and Medellín?
Hong Kong and Medellín are 16,666 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 20 hours 36 minutes.