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Time Difference: Hong Kong to Tel Aviv

🇨🇳Hong KongUTC+8
vs
🇮🇱Tel AvivUTC+2
🇨🇳
Hong Kong, China
Wed, Jun 24
🇮🇱
Tel Aviv, Israel
Wed, Jun 24

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Time Difference
5 hours
Tel Aviv is 5 hours behind Hong Kong

Hong Kong vs Tel Aviv timezone guide

Hong Kong (China) uses the Asia/Hong_Kong timezone at UTC+8, while Tel Aviv (Israel) uses Asia/Jerusalem at UTC+2. This means Tel Aviv is 6 hours behind Hong Kong (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Hong Kong and Tel Aviv

Standard 9-to-5 working hours overlap by 3 hours per day. The shared window is 2pm5pm in Hong Kong, which is 9am12pm in Tel Aviv. Schedule recurring meetings inside that window and both teams stay inside standard working hours.

Hour-by-hour planner

Hong KongTel AvivStatus
6am1amHong Kong early, Tel Aviv asleep
7am2amHong Kong early, Tel Aviv asleep
8am3amHong Kong early, Tel Aviv asleep
9am4amHong Kong working hours, Tel Aviv asleep
10am5amHong Kong working hours, Tel Aviv asleep
11am6amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
12pm7amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
1pm8amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
2pm9amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
3pm10amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
4pm11amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
5pm12pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
6pm1pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
7pm2pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
8pm3pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9pm4pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10pm5pmHong Kong late evening, Tel Aviv evening

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 Tel Aviv

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

  • Jan 1 Mar 27Hong Kong is 6 hours ahead Tel Aviv
  • Mar 27 Oct 25Hong Kong is 5 hours ahead Tel Aviv
  • Oct 25 Jan 1Hong Kong is 6 hours ahead Tel Aviv

Distance between Hong Kong and Tel Aviv

Great-circle distance
7,756 km
Direct flight time
~10h 7m

Hong Kong and Tel Aviv are 7,756 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~10h 7m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Hong Kong and Tel Aviv?
The current time difference is 5 hours. Hong Kong is currently 5 hours ahead of Tel Aviv.
Is Hong Kong ahead of Tel Aviv?
Yes. Hong Kong is currently 5 hours ahead of Tel Aviv.
What time is it in Tel Aviv when it's 9 AM in Hong Kong?
When it's 9 AM in Hong Kong, it's 4am in Tel Aviv.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Hong Kong and Tel Aviv?
The best window is 2pm–5pm in Hong Kong, which is 9am–12pm in Tel Aviv. That's 3 hours where both teams are inside standard 9-to-5 working hours.
Do Hong Kong and Tel Aviv observe daylight saving time?
Tel Aviv 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 Tel Aviv?
Hong Kong and Tel Aviv are 7,756 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 10 hours 7 minutes.