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Time Difference: Hong Kong to Reykjavik

🇨🇳Hong KongUTC+8
vs
🇮🇸ReykjavikUTC+0
🇨🇳
Hong Kong, China
Tue, Jun 23
🇮🇸
Reykjavik, Iceland
Tue, Jun 23

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Time Difference
8 hours
Reykjavik is 8 hours behind Hong Kong
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Hong Kong vs Reykjavik timezone guide

Hong Kong (China) uses the Asia/Hong_Kong timezone at UTC+8, while Reykjavik (Iceland) uses Atlantic/Reykjavik at UTC+0. This means Reykjavik 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 Reykjavik

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Hong Kong and Reykjavik 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 KongReykjavikStatus
6am10pmHong Kong early, Reykjavik late evening
7am11pmHong Kong early, Reykjavik late evening
8am12amHong Kong early, Reykjavik asleep
9am1amHong Kong working hours, Reykjavik asleep
10am2amHong Kong working hours, Reykjavik asleep
11am3amHong Kong working hours, Reykjavik asleep
12pm4amHong Kong working hours, Reykjavik asleep
1pm5amHong Kong working hours, Reykjavik asleep
2pm6amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
3pm7amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
4pm8amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
5pm9amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
6pm10amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
7pm11amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
8pm12pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9pm1pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10pm2pmHong Kong late evening, Reykjavik 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 Reykjavik

Neither Hong Kong nor Reykjavik observes daylight saving time. The time difference between them stays at 8 hours ahead all year — recurring meetings only need to be scheduled once.

Distance between Hong Kong and Reykjavik

Great-circle distance
9,682 km
Direct flight time
~12h 23m

Hong Kong and Reykjavik are 9,682 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~12h 23m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Hong Kong and Reykjavik?
The current time difference is 8 hours. Hong Kong is currently 8 hours ahead of Reykjavik.
Is Hong Kong ahead of Reykjavik?
Yes. Hong Kong is currently 8 hours ahead of Reykjavik.
What time is it in Reykjavik when it's 9 AM in Hong Kong?
When it's 9 AM in Hong Kong, it's 1am in Reykjavik.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Hong Kong and Reykjavik?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Hong Kong and Reykjavik 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 Reykjavik observe daylight saving time?
Neither Hong Kong nor Reykjavik observes daylight saving time. The difference between them stays constant year-round.
How far apart are Hong Kong and Reykjavik?
Hong Kong and Reykjavik are 9,682 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 12 hours 23 minutes.