GMT to Hong Kong Time Converter
Convert Greenwich Mean Time to Hong Kong instantly.
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Greenwich Mean Time
GMT
6:08
Hong Kong
HKT
2:08
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How the GMT to Hong Kong time difference works
Hong Kong is 8 hours ahead of GMT. Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is the fixed UTC+0 reference time, used by the United Kingdom and Ireland in winter. Hong Kong (HKT) is a city in Hong Kong. For example, 9:00 AM GMT is 5:00 PM Hong Kong. Scroll the timeline above to convert any moment, or use the chart below for a quick reference.
Time difference
8 hours
Daylight saving
Neither
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 | 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 AM +1 day |
| 5:00 PM | 1:00 AM +1 day |
| 6:00 PM | 2:00 AM +1 day |
| 7:00 PM | 3:00 AM +1 day |
| 8:00 PM | 4:00 AM +1 day |
| 9:00 PM | 5:00 AM +1 day |
| 10:00 PM | 6:00 AM +1 day |
| 11:00 PM | 7:00 AM +1 day |
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 8 hours ahead of GMT. So 9:00 AM GMT is 5:00 PM Hong Kong, and 5:00 PM GMT is 1:00 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 8:00 PM Hong Kong in Hong Kong.
How many hours difference is there between GMT and Hong Kong?
There is a 8 hours difference. Hong Kong (HKT) runs 8 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).
Do GMT and Hong Kong observe daylight saving time?
Neither Greenwich Mean Time nor Hong Kong shifts its clocks for daylight saving time, so the 8 hours difference between them is the same all year. The United Kingdom and Ireland use GMT only in winter; from late March to late October they switch to British Summer Time (BST), one hour ahead of GMT.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between GMT and Hong Kong?
A standard 9-to-5 workday in Greenwich Mean Time and Hong Kong does not overlap, so pick the early morning in the later zone or the late evening in the earlier zone.
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.