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Time Difference: Hong Kong to Rome

🇨🇳Hong KongUTC+8
vs
🇮🇹RomeUTC+1
🇨🇳
Hong Kong, China
Sat, Jun 20
🇮🇹
Rome, Italy
Sat, Jun 20

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

Hong Kong (China) uses the Asia/Hong_Kong timezone at UTC+8, while Rome (Italy) uses Europe/Rome at UTC+1. This means Rome 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 Rome

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 Rome. Schedule recurring meetings inside that window and both teams stay inside standard working hours.

Hour-by-hour planner

Hong KongRomeStatus
6am12amHong Kong early, Rome asleep
7am1amHong Kong early, Rome asleep
8am2amHong Kong early, Rome asleep
9am3amHong Kong working hours, Rome asleep
10am4amHong Kong working hours, Rome asleep
11am5amHong Kong working hours, Rome 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, Rome 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 Rome

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

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

Distance between Hong Kong and Rome

Great-circle distance
9,278 km
Direct flight time
~11h 55m

Hong Kong and Rome are 9,278 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~11h 55m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Hong Kong and Rome?
The current time difference is 6 hours. Hong Kong is currently 6 hours ahead of Rome.
Is Hong Kong ahead of Rome?
Yes. Hong Kong is currently 6 hours ahead of Rome.
What time is it in Rome when it's 9 AM in Hong Kong?
When it's 9 AM in Hong Kong, it's 3am in Rome.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Hong Kong and Rome?
The best window is 3pm–5pm in Hong Kong, which is 9am–11am in Rome. That's 2 hours where both teams are inside standard 9-to-5 working hours.
Do Hong Kong and Rome observe daylight saving time?
Rome 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 Rome?
Hong Kong and Rome are 9,278 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 11 hours 55 minutes.