London--:--Now
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Hong Kong--:--Now
Time difference between London and Hong Kong
Hong Kong is 7 to 8 hours ahead of London, depending on the time of year. When it's noon in London, it's 19:00 or 20:00 in Hong Kong.
These clocks are live, and the difference shown is today's, daylight saving included.
Times side by side
| London | Hong Kong | Time of day |
|---|---|---|
| 08:00 | 15:00 | Afternoon in Hong Kong |
| 09:00 | 16:00 | Afternoon in Hong Kong |
| 12:00 | 19:00 | Evening in Hong Kong |
| 15:00 | 22:00 | Dusk in Hong Kong |
| 17:00 | 00:00 next day | Night in Hong Kong |
| 18:00 | 01:00 next day | Night in Hong Kong |
| 21:00 | 04:00 next day | Night in Hong Kong |
The gap changes with the seasons, so this table uses today's.
Best time to call
When the gap is 7 hours (Mar 28 to Oct 30), working hours (9:00 to 17:00) overlap from 09:00 to 10:00 in London, which is 16:00 to 17:00 in Hong Kong. When the gap is 8 hours (Jan 1 to Mar 27, Oct 31 to Dec 31), working hours (9:00 to 17:00) don't overlap, but both cities are awake from 07:00 to 14:00 in London, which is 15:00 to 22:00 in Hong Kong, so one of you will be calling early or late.
Daylight saving
London and Hong Kong don't change their clocks together, so the gap shifts through the year. In 2027 the gap is 7 hours from Mar 28 to Oct 30; 8 hours from Jan 1 to Mar 27, Oct 31 to Dec 31.
Questions
What is the time difference between London and Hong Kong?
Hong Kong is 7 to 8 hours ahead of London, depending on the time of year. When it's noon in London, it's 19:00 or 20:00 in Hong Kong.
Does daylight saving change the time difference between London and Hong Kong?
London and Hong Kong don't change their clocks together, so the gap shifts through the year. In 2027 the gap is 7 hours from Mar 28 to Oct 30; 8 hours from Jan 1 to Mar 27, Oct 31 to Dec 31.
What's the best time for a call between London and Hong Kong?
When the gap is 7 hours (Mar 28 to Oct 30), working hours (9:00 to 17:00) overlap from 09:00 to 10:00 in London, which is 16:00 to 17:00 in Hong Kong. When the gap is 8 hours (Jan 1 to Mar 27, Oct 31 to Dec 31), working hours (9:00 to 17:00) don't overlap, but both cities are awake from 07:00 to 14:00 in London, which is 15:00 to 22:00 in Hong Kong, so one of you will be calling early or late.
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