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Hong Kong to London Time

London is 7 hours behind Hong Kong for most of the year. The gap changes for a few weeks a year because the two places switch to daylight saving time on different dates.

London to Hong Kong instead

Time difference between Hong Kong and London

London is 7 hours behind Hong Kong for most of the year.

  • 2026: London is 8 hours behind Hong Kong from Jan 1 – Mar 28, 2026, Oct 25 – Dec 31, 2026.
  • 2027: London is 8 hours behind Hong Kong from Jan 1 – Mar 27, 2027, Oct 31 – Dec 31, 2027.

Hong Kong to London conversion table

Hong KongLondonMost of the yearLondonJan 1 – Mar 28, 2026, Oct 25 – Dec 31, 2026
12 AM5 PM−1 day4 PM−1 day
1 AM6 PM−1 day5 PM−1 day
2 AM7 PM−1 day6 PM−1 day
3 AM8 PM−1 day7 PM−1 day
4 AM9 PM−1 day8 PM−1 day
5 AM10 PM−1 day9 PM−1 day
6 AM11 PM−1 day10 PM−1 day
7 AM12 AM11 PM−1 day
8 AM1 AM12 AM
9 AM2 AM1 AM
10 AM3 AM2 AM
11 AM4 AM3 AM
12 PM5 AM4 AM
1 PM6 AM5 AM
2 PM7 AM6 AM
3 PM8 AM7 AM
4 PM9 AM8 AM
5 PM10 AM9 AM
6 PM11 AM10 AM
7 PM12 PM11 AM
8 PM1 PM12 PM
9 PM2 PM1 PM
10 PM3 PM2 PM
11 PM4 PM3 PM

Best time to meet

Working hours (9 AM – 5 PM) overlap for 1 hour: 4 PM – 5 PM Hong Kong (9 AM – 10 AM London). That window is the best time for calls and meetings.

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in London when it's 9 AM in Hong Kong?

2 AM for most of the year. London is 7 hours behind Hong Kong.

How many hours is London behind Hong Kong?

Usually 7 hours. The gap changes for a few weeks a year because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates: 2026: London is 8 hours behind Hong Kong from Jan 1 – Mar 28, 2026, Oct 25 – Dec 31, 2026. 2027: London is 8 hours behind Hong Kong from Jan 1 – Mar 27, 2027, Oct 31 – Dec 31, 2027.

Does Hong Kong use daylight saving time?

No. Hong Kong stays at UTC+8 all year.

Does London use daylight saving time?

Yes. London is UTC+0 (GMT) in January and UTC+1 (BST) in July. Mar 29, 2026: clocks go forward to UTC+1; Oct 25, 2026: clocks go back to UTC+0.

When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Hong Kong and London?

Working hours (9 AM – 5 PM) overlap for 1 hour: 4 PM – 5 PM Hong Kong (9 AM – 10 AM London). That window is the best time for calls and meetings.