Hong Kong to GMT Time Converter
Convert Hong Kong to Greenwich Mean Time instantly.
Scroll the timeline to check any hour of the day.
Hong Kong
HKT
4:31
Greenwich Mean Time
GMT
9:31
Hong Kong is on standard time (HKT), while GMT is on daylight savings (BST) right now.
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How the Hong Kong to GMT time difference works
GMT is 7 hours behind Hong Kong. Hong Kong (HKT) is a city in Hong Kong. Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is the time zone of the United Kingdom and Ireland. For example, 9:00 AM Hong Kong is 2:00 AM GMT. 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
Hong Kong offset
UTC+8
GMT offset
UTC+0
Hong Kong to GMT conversion chart
| Hong Kong (HKT) | Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 5:00 PM -1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 6:00 PM -1 day |
| 2:00 AM | 7:00 PM -1 day |
| 3:00 AM | 8:00 PM -1 day |
| 4:00 AM | 9:00 PM -1 day |
| 5:00 AM | 10:00 PM -1 day |
| 6:00 AM | 11:00 PM -1 day |
| 7:00 AM | 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 |
Best time to meet
A standard 9 to 5 workday overlaps from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM Hong Kong (9:00 AM to 10:00 AM GMT). Schedule inside that window to catch both coasts during business hours.
Cities in each time zone
Hong Kong (HKT)
KowloonTuen MunTsuen WanSha TinYuen Long
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)
LondonDublinLisbonEdinburghManchester
Hong Kong to GMT questions
Is GMT ahead of or behind Hong Kong?
GMT is 7 hours behind Hong Kong. So 9:00 AM Hong Kong is 2:00 AM GMT, and 5:00 PM Hong Kong is 10:00 AM GMT.
What time is it in GMT when it is 12:00 PM Hong Kong?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) Hong Kong in Hong Kong, it is 5:00 AM GMT in Greenwich Mean Time.
How many hours difference is there between Hong Kong and GMT?
There is a 7 hours difference. Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) runs 7 hours behind Hong Kong (HKT).
Do Hong Kong and GMT 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 Hong Kong and GMT?
A standard 9-to-5 workday overlaps from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM Hong Kong (9:00 AM to 10:00 AM GMT). Scheduling inside that window keeps the call during business hours in both Hong Kong and Greenwich Mean Time.
Which cities use Hong Kong and GMT?
Hong Kong (HKT) covers cities such as Kowloon, Tuen Mun, Tsuen Wan, Sha Tin, Yuen Long. Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) covers cities such as London, Dublin, Lisbon, Edinburgh, Manchester.