GMT to Hong Kong Time Converter
Convert Greenwich Mean Time to Hong Kong instantly.
Scroll the timeline to check any hour of the day.
Greenwich Mean Time
GMT
8:16
Hong Kong
HKT
3:16
GMT is on daylight savings (BST), while Hong Kong is on standard time (HKT) right now.
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How the GMT to Hong Kong time difference works
Hong Kong is 7 hours ahead of GMT. Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is the time zone of the United Kingdom and Ireland. Hong Kong (HKT) is a city in Hong Kong. For example, 9:00 AM GMT is 4:00 PM Hong Kong. Scroll the timeline above to convert any moment, or use the chart below for a quick reference.
Time difference
7 hours
Daylight saving
GMT only
GMT offset
UTC+0
Hong Kong offset
UTC+8
GMT to Hong Kong conversion chart
| Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) | Hong Kong (HKT) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 12:00 AM +1 day |
| 6:00 PM | 1:00 AM +1 day |
| 7:00 PM | 2:00 AM +1 day |
| 8:00 PM | 3:00 AM +1 day |
| 9:00 PM | 4:00 AM +1 day |
| 10:00 PM | 5:00 AM +1 day |
| 11:00 PM | 6:00 AM +1 day |
Best time to meet
A standard 9 to 5 workday overlaps from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM GMT (4:00 PM to 5:00 PM Hong Kong). Schedule inside that window to catch both coasts during business hours.
Cities in each time zone
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)
LondonDublinLisbonEdinburghManchester
Hong Kong (HKT)
KowloonTuen MunTsuen WanSha TinYuen Long
GMT to Hong Kong questions
Is Hong Kong ahead of or behind GMT?
Hong Kong is 7 hours ahead of GMT. So 9:00 AM GMT is 4:00 PM Hong Kong, and 5:00 PM GMT is 12:00 AM Hong Kong.
What time is it in Hong Kong when it is 12:00 PM GMT?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) GMT in Greenwich Mean Time, it is 7:00 PM Hong Kong in Hong Kong.
How many hours difference is there between GMT and Hong Kong?
There is a 7 hours difference. Hong Kong (HKT) runs 7 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).
Do GMT and Hong Kong observe daylight saving time?
Greenwich Mean Time observes daylight saving time but Hong Kong does not, so the difference between them changes by an hour twice a year.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between GMT and Hong Kong?
A standard 9-to-5 workday overlaps from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM GMT (4:00 PM to 5:00 PM Hong Kong). Scheduling inside that window keeps the call during business hours in both Greenwich Mean Time and Hong Kong.
Which cities use GMT and Hong Kong?
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) covers cities such as London, Dublin, Lisbon, Edinburgh, Manchester. Hong Kong (HKT) covers cities such as Kowloon, Tuen Mun, Tsuen Wan, Sha Tin, Yuen Long.