London to Hong Kong Time Converter
Hong Kong is 8 hours ahead of London right now. 9:00 AM in London is 5:00 PM in Hong Kong.
Time now: London and Hong Kong
Hong Kong is 8 hours ahead of London right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 7 hours at some times of the year and 8 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
London and Hong Kong are about 9,627 km (5,982 miles) apart in a straight line. Right now London is on GMT (UTC+00:00) and Hong Kong is on HKT (UTC+08:00).
London to Hong Kong conversion table
Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.
| London | Hong Kong |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 12:00 AMnext day |
| 5:00 PM | 1:00 AMnext day |
| 6:00 PM | 2:00 AMnext day |
| 7:00 PM | 3:00 AMnext day |
| 8:00 PM | 4:00 AMnext day |
| 9:00 PM | 5:00 AMnext day |
| 10:00 PM | 6:00 AMnext day |
| 11:00 PM | 7:00 AMnext day |
Best time to meet between London and Hong Kong
Working hours overlap (9 AM – 6 PM in both places):
- 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM London = 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Hong Kong
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 London and Hong Kong change?
Yes. Right now Hong Kong is 8 hours ahead of London. These are the dates in the next 12 months when the gap changes:
- Sunday, 28 March 2027: London moves its clocks forward. Hong Kong is 7 hours ahead of London from then (it was 8 hours before).
- Sunday, 31 October 2027: London moves its clocks back. Hong Kong is 8 hours ahead of London from then (it was 7 hours before).
Office hours in each other's time
- 9 AM to 6 PM in London is 5:00 PM to 2:00 AM (next day) in Hong Kong.
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Hong Kong is 1:00 AM to 10:00 AM in London.
Based on today's clock settings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between London and Hong Kong?
Hong Kong is 8 hours ahead of London right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 7 hours at some times of the year and 8 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
How do I convert London to Hong Kong?
Add 8 hours to the London time to get the Hong Kong time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in London is 5:00 PM in Hong Kong. Or use the converter above and pick any date and time.
What is the current time in Hong Kong?
It is 8:20 AM in Hong Kong on Tuesday, November 10 (the converter above shows it live). At the same moment it is 12:20 AM in London.
Does the time difference between London and Hong Kong change during the year?
Yes. Right now Hong Kong is 8 hours ahead of London. Over the next 12 months the gap changes 2 times: Sunday, 28 March 2027: London moves its clocks forward. Hong Kong is 7 hours ahead of London from then (it was 8 hours before). Sunday, 31 October 2027: London moves its clocks back. Hong Kong is 8 hours ahead of London from then (it was 7 hours before).
What is the best time for a meeting between London and Hong Kong?
Between 9 AM and 6 PM in both places you can meet at 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM London = 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Hong Kong. Check the overlap section on this page for every option.