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