Hong Kong to London Time Converter
Convert Hong Kong to London instantly.
Scroll the timeline to check any hour of the day.
Hong Kong
HKT
3:17
London
BST
8:17
Hong Kong is on standard time (HKT), while London is on daylight savings (BST) right now.
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How the Hong Kong to London time difference works
London is 7 hours behind Hong Kong. Hong Kong (HKT) is a city in Hong Kong. London (BST) is a city in United Kingdom. For example, 9:00 AM Hong Kong is 2:00 AM London. Scroll the timeline above to convert any moment, or use the chart below for a quick reference.
Time difference
7 hours
Daylight saving
London only
Hong Kong offset
UTC+8
London offset
UTC+0
Hong Kong to London conversion chart
| Hong Kong (HKT) | London (BST) |
|---|---|
| 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 London). Schedule inside that window to catch both coasts during business hours.
Cities in each time zone
Hong Kong (HKT)
KowloonTuen MunTsuen WanSha TinYuen Long
London (BST)
Manchester (UK)BirminghamLiverpoolGlasgowLeedsBelfast
Hong Kong to London questions
Is London ahead of or behind Hong Kong?
London is 7 hours behind Hong Kong. So 9:00 AM Hong Kong is 2:00 AM London, and 5:00 PM Hong Kong is 10:00 AM London.
What time is it in London 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 London in London.
How many hours difference is there between Hong Kong and London?
There is a 7 hours difference. London (BST) runs 7 hours behind Hong Kong (HKT).
Do Hong Kong and London observe daylight saving time?
London 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 London?
A standard 9-to-5 workday overlaps from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM Hong Kong (9:00 AM to 10:00 AM London). Scheduling inside that window keeps the call during business hours in both Hong Kong and London.
Which cities use Hong Kong and London?
Hong Kong (HKT) covers cities such as Kowloon, Tuen Mun, Tsuen Wan, Sha Tin, Yuen Long. London (BST) covers cities such as Manchester (UK), Birmingham, Liverpool, Glasgow, Leeds, Belfast.