London to Hong Kong Time Converter
Convert London to Hong Kong instantly.
Scroll the timeline to check any hour of the day.
London
BST
6:57
Hong Kong
HKT
1:57
BST is on daylight savings (BST), while HKT is on standard time (HKT) right now.
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How the BST to HKT time difference works
HKT is 7 hours ahead of BST. London (BST) is a city in United Kingdom. Hong Kong (HKT) is a city in Hong Kong. For example, 9:00 AM BST is 4:00 PM HKT. Scroll the timeline above to convert any moment, or use the chart below for a quick reference.
Time difference
7 hours
Daylight saving
BST only
BST offset
UTC+0
HKT offset
UTC+8
BST to HKT conversion chart
| London (BST) | 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 BST (4:00 PM to 5:00 PM HKT). Schedule inside that window to catch both coasts during business hours.
Cities in each time zone
London (BST)
Manchester (UK)BirminghamLiverpoolGlasgowLeedsBelfast
Hong Kong (HKT)
KowloonTuen MunTsuen WanSha TinYuen Long
BST to HKT questions
Is HKT ahead of or behind BST?
HKT is 7 hours ahead of BST. So 9:00 AM BST is 4:00 PM HKT, and 5:00 PM BST is 12:00 AM HKT.
What time is HKT when it is 12:00 PM BST?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) BST in London, it is 7:00 PM HKT in Hong Kong.
How many hours difference is there between BST and HKT?
There is a 7 hours difference. Hong Kong (HKT) runs 7 hours ahead of London (BST).
Do BST and HKT 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 BST and HKT?
A standard 9-to-5 workday overlaps from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM BST (4:00 PM to 5:00 PM HKT). Scheduling inside that window keeps the call during business hours in both London and Hong Kong.
Which cities use BST and HKT?
London (BST) covers cities such as Manchester (UK), Birmingham, Liverpool, Glasgow, Leeds, Belfast. Hong Kong (HKT) covers cities such as Kowloon, Tuen Mun, Tsuen Wan, Sha Tin, Yuen Long.