Time Difference Between Hong Kong and London
London is 7 hours behind Hong Kong.
Hong Kong S.A.R.
Hong Kong
Asia/Hong_Kong · UTC+8
United Kingdom
London
Europe/London · UTC+1
Best Times to Meet
Hours where standard working time (9 AM – 6 PM) overlaps in both Hong Kong and London.
Hong Kong
4:00 PM
London
9:00 AM
Hong Kong
5:00 PM
London
10:00 AM
Hong Kong to London — 24-Hour Conversion
Each row shows the equivalent local time in London for an hour in Hong Kong. Working-hours rows (9–18) are highlighted.
| Hong Kong | London | Match |
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| -1 day | Workday in London | |
| -1 day | Off hours | |
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| Off hours | ||
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| Workday in Hong Kong | ||
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| Best for meetings | ||
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| Workday in London | ||
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Hong Kong and London?
London, United Kingdom (UTC+1) is 7 hours behind Hong Kong, Hong Kong S.A.R. (UTC+8).
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Hong Kong and London?
The best meeting times overlap when both cities are within standard working hours (9 AM – 6 PM). The full hour-by-hour table on this page lists every overlap window.
Does daylight saving time change the difference between Hong Kong and London?
Yes — when one city observes daylight saving time and the other does not, the gap shifts by an hour. The conversion table on this page reflects the current offset, including any active DST.
When it is 9 AM in Hong Kong, what time is it in London?
Use the conversion table on this page — every hour in Hong Kong is mapped to its equivalent local time in London, including day shift markers when the date differs.