London to Hong Kong Time Comparison
Plan meetings and travel between London and Hong Kong with live local times. All conversions use the IANA time-zone database and update automatically when either city changes for daylight saving time.
24-Hour Comparison Timeline
Green = working hours · Yellow = early/late · Red = night
24-hour reference table
| London (London) | Hong Kong (Hong Kong) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 07:00 AM |
| 01:00 AM | 08:00 AM |
| 02:00 AM | 09:00 AM |
| 03:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 04:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 05:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 06:00 AM | 01:00 PM |
| 07:00 AM | 02:00 PM |
| 08:00 AM | 03:00 PM |
| 09:00 AM | 04:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 05:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 06:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 07:00 PM |
| 01:00 PM | 08:00 PM |
| 02:00 PM | 09:00 PM |
| 03:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 04:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 05:00 PM | 12:00 AM(Sun, Jul 26) |
| 06:00 PM | 01:00 AM(Sun, Jul 26) |
| 07:00 PM | 02:00 AM(Sun, Jul 26) |
| 08:00 PM | 03:00 AM(Sun, Jul 26) |
| 09:00 PM | 04:00 AM(Sun, Jul 26) |
| 10:00 PM | 05:00 AM(Sun, Jul 26) |
| 11:00 PM | 06:00 AM(Sun, Jul 26) |
Daylight saving time
London observes daylight saving time; Hong Kong does not. Expect a one-hour swing when London starts or ends DST.
Working-hours overlap
9 AM–10 AM London (4 PM–5 PM Hong Kong) — the shared 9-to-5 window for meetings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between London and Hong Kong?+
Hong Kong (UTC+08:00) is currently 7 hours ahead of London (UTC+01:00). This page recalculates the offset live from the IANA time-zone database, including any daylight-saving transitions.
Does London or Hong Kong observe daylight saving time?+
London observes daylight saving time; Hong Kong does not, so the gap changes when London springs forward or falls back. Times on this page always reflect the current local rules.
What are the best meeting hours between London and Hong Kong?+
Standard 9–5 working hours in London and Hong Kong overlap from 9 AM to 10 AM London (4 PM–5 PM Hong Kong). Schedule calls inside this window to keep both sides in normal business hours.
How do I quickly convert London to Hong Kong?+
Use the live clocks and 24-hour reference table above. Pick any hour on the London row to see the matching Hong Kong time. The Event Planner also lets you pick a specific date and share it with attendees.