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Time Difference: Hong Kong to Oslo

🇨🇳Hong KongUTC+8
vs
🇳🇴OsloUTC+1
🇨🇳
Hong Kong, China
Wed, Jun 24
🇳🇴
Oslo, Norway
Tue, Jun 23

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Time Difference
6 hours
Oslo is 6 hours behind Hong Kong
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Hong Kong vs Oslo timezone guide

Hong Kong (China) uses the Asia/Hong_Kong timezone at UTC+8, while Oslo (Norway) uses Europe/Oslo at UTC+1. This means Oslo is 7 hours behind Hong Kong (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Hong Kong and Oslo

Standard 9-to-5 working hours overlap by 2 hours per day. The shared window is 3pm–5pm in Hong Kong, which is 9am–11am in Oslo. Schedule recurring meetings inside that window and both teams stay inside standard working hours.

Hour-by-hour planner

Hong KongOsloStatus
6am12amHong Kong early, Oslo asleep
7am1amHong Kong early, Oslo asleep
8am2amHong Kong early, Oslo asleep
9am3amHong Kong working hours, Oslo asleep
10am4amHong Kong working hours, Oslo asleep
11am5amHong Kong working hours, Oslo asleep
12pm6amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
1pm7amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
2pm8amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
3pm9amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
4pm10amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
5pm11amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
6pm12pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
7pm1pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
8pm2pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9pm3pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10pm4pmHong Kong late evening, Oslo 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 Oslo

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

  • Jan 1 → Mar 29Hong Kong is 7 hours ahead Oslo
  • Mar 29 → Oct 25Hong Kong is 6 hours ahead Oslo
  • Oct 25 → Jan 1Hong Kong is 7 hours ahead Oslo

Distance between Hong Kong and Oslo

Great-circle distance
8,588 km
Direct flight time
~11h 6m

Hong Kong and Oslo are 8,588 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~11h 6m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Hong Kong and Oslo?
The current time difference is 6 hours. Hong Kong is currently 6 hours ahead of Oslo.
Is Hong Kong ahead of Oslo?
Yes. Hong Kong is currently 6 hours ahead of Oslo.
What time is it in Oslo when it's 9 AM in Hong Kong?
When it's 9 AM in Hong Kong, it's 3am in Oslo.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Hong Kong and Oslo?
The best window is 3pm–5pm in Hong Kong, which is 9am–11am in Oslo. That's 2 hours where both teams are inside standard 9-to-5 working hours.
Do Hong Kong and Oslo observe daylight saving time?
Oslo 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 Oslo?
Hong Kong and Oslo are 8,588 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 11 hours 6 minutes.