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Time Difference: Hong Kong to Ottawa

🇨🇳Hong KongUTC+8
vs
🇨🇦OttawaUTC-5
🇨🇳
Hong Kong, China
Mon, Jul 13
🇨🇦
Ottawa, Canada
Mon, Jul 13

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Time Difference
12 hours
Ottawa is 12 hours behind Hong Kong
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Hong Kong vs Ottawa timezone guide

Hong Kong (China) uses the Asia/Hong_Kong timezone at UTC+8, while Ottawa (Canada) uses America/Toronto at UTC-5. This means Ottawa 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 Ottawa

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Hong Kong and Ottawa 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 KongOttawaStatus
6am6pmHong Kong early, Ottawa evening
7am7pmHong Kong early, Ottawa evening
8am8pmHong Kong early, Ottawa evening
9am9pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10am10pmHong Kong working hours, Ottawa late evening
11am11pmHong Kong working hours, Ottawa late evening
12pm12amHong Kong working hours, Ottawa asleep
1pm1amHong Kong working hours, Ottawa asleep
2pm2amHong Kong working hours, Ottawa asleep
3pm3amHong Kong working hours, Ottawa asleep
4pm4amHong Kong working hours, Ottawa asleep
5pm5amHong Kong evening, Ottawa asleep
6pm6amHong Kong evening, Ottawa early
7pm7amHong Kong evening, Ottawa early
8pm8amHong Kong evening, Ottawa early
9pm9amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10pm10amHong Kong late evening, Ottawa 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 Ottawa

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

  • Jan 1 → Mar 8Hong Kong is 13 hours ahead Ottawa
  • Mar 8 → Nov 1Hong Kong is 12 hours ahead Ottawa
  • Nov 1 → Jan 1Hong Kong is 13 hours ahead Ottawa

Distance between Hong Kong and Ottawa

Great-circle distance
12,417 km
Direct flight time
~15h 36m

Hong Kong and Ottawa are 12,417 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~15h 36m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Hong Kong and Ottawa?
The current time difference is 12 hours. Hong Kong is currently 12 hours ahead of Ottawa.
Is Hong Kong ahead of Ottawa?
Yes. Hong Kong is currently 12 hours ahead of Ottawa.
What time is it in Ottawa when it's 9 AM in Hong Kong?
When it's 9 AM in Hong Kong, it's 9pm in Ottawa.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Hong Kong and Ottawa?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Hong Kong and Ottawa 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 Ottawa observe daylight saving time?
Ottawa 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 Ottawa?
Hong Kong and Ottawa are 12,417 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 15 hours 36 minutes.