Time Difference Between Hongkou and London
London is 7 hours behind Hongkou.
China
Hongkou
Asia/Shanghai · 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 Hongkou and London.
Hongkou
4:00 PM
London
9:00 AM
Hongkou
5:00 PM
London
10:00 AM
Hongkou to London — 24-Hour Conversion
Each row shows the equivalent local time in London for an hour in Hongkou. Working-hours rows (9–18) are highlighted.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Hongkou and London?
London, United Kingdom (UTC+1) is 7 hours behind Hongkou, China (UTC+8).
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Hongkou 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 Hongkou 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 Hongkou, what time is it in London?
Use the conversion table on this page — every hour in Hongkou is mapped to its equivalent local time in London, including day shift markers when the date differs.