Hong Kong to Sydney Time Converter
Sydney is 3 hours ahead of Hong Kong right now. 9:00 AM in Hong Kong is 12:00 PM in Sydney.
Time now: Hong Kong and Sydney
Sydney is 3 hours ahead of Hong Kong right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 2 hours at some times of the year and 3 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
Hong Kong and Sydney are about 7,371 km (4,580 miles) apart in a straight line. Right now Hong Kong is on HKT (UTC+08:00) and Sydney is on AEDT (UTC+11:00).
Hong Kong to Sydney conversion table
Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.
| Hong Kong | Sydney |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 12:00 AMnext day |
| 10:00 PM | 1:00 AMnext day |
| 11:00 PM | 2:00 AMnext day |
Best time to meet between Hong Kong and Sydney
Working hours overlap (9 AM – 6 PM in both places):
- 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Hong Kong = 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM Sydney
The time difference changes during the year because of daylight saving time, so these windows shift by an hour at other times.
Does the time difference between Hong Kong and Sydney change?
Yes. Right now Sydney is 3 hours ahead of Hong Kong. These are the dates in the next 12 months when the gap changes:
- Sunday, 4 April 2027: Sydney moves its clocks back. Sydney is 2 hours ahead of Hong Kong from then (it was 3 hours before).
- Sunday, 3 October 2027: Sydney moves its clocks forward. Sydney is 3 hours ahead of Hong Kong from then (it was 2 hours before).
Office hours in each other's time
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Hong Kong is 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM in Sydney.
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Sydney is 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM in Hong Kong.
Based on today's clock settings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Hong Kong and Sydney?
Sydney is 3 hours ahead of Hong Kong right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 2 hours at some times of the year and 3 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
How do I convert Hong Kong to Sydney?
Add 3 hours to the Hong Kong time to get the Sydney time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in Hong Kong is 12:00 PM in Sydney. Or use the converter above and pick any date and time.
What is the current time in Sydney?
It is 12:10 PM in Sydney on Tuesday, November 10 (the converter above shows it live). At the same moment it is 9:10 AM in Hong Kong.
Does the time difference between Hong Kong and Sydney change during the year?
Yes. Right now Sydney is 3 hours ahead of Hong Kong. Over the next 12 months the gap changes 2 times: Sunday, 4 April 2027: Sydney moves its clocks back. Sydney is 2 hours ahead of Hong Kong from then (it was 3 hours before). Sunday, 3 October 2027: Sydney moves its clocks forward. Sydney is 3 hours ahead of Hong Kong from then (it was 2 hours before).
What is the best time for a meeting between Hong Kong and Sydney?
Between 9 AM and 6 PM in both places you can meet at 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Hong Kong = 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM Sydney. Check the overlap section on this page for every option.