Time difference between Hong Kong and London
London is 7 hours behind Hong Kong
Right now
Hong Kong
00:38
HKT ·
UTC+8
London
17:38
BST ·
UTC+1
Best time for a call between Hong Kong and London
Hours highlighted in green work for everyone on the list.
- 16:00 Hong Kong 09:00 London
- 15:00 Hong Kong 08:00 London
- 17:00 Hong Kong 10:00 London
Hour by hour: Hong Kong to London
Working hours are shaded. The rows marked with a star are the ones we recommend for a call.
| Hong Kong (reference) | London | |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 17:00 (previous day) | |
| 01:00 | 18:00 (previous day) | |
| 02:00 | 19:00 (previous day) | |
| 03:00 | 20:00 (previous day) | |
| 04:00 | 21:00 (previous day) | |
| 05:00 | 22:00 (previous day) | |
| 06:00 | 23:00 (previous day) | |
| 07:00 | 00:00 | |
| 08:00 | 01:00 | |
| 09:00 | 02:00 | |
| 10:00 | 03:00 | |
| 11:00 | 04:00 | |
| 12:00 | 05:00 | |
| 13:00 | 06:00 | |
| 14:00 | 07:00 | |
| ★ | 15:00 | 08:00 |
| ★ | 16:00 | 09:00 |
| ★ | 17:00 | 10:00 |
| 18:00 | 11:00 | |
| 19:00 | 12:00 | |
| 20:00 | 13:00 | |
| 21:00 | 14:00 | |
| 22:00 | 15:00 | |
| 23:00 | 16:00 |
Table built for August 27, 2026. The live values above update in your browser.
Daylight saving time
London changes its clocks and Hong Kong does not, so the difference between them is not the same all year.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Hong Kong and London?
London is 7 hours behind Hong Kong
What is the best time to call between Hong Kong and London?
The most convenient slot is 16:00 Hong Kong / 09:00 London. That keeps the call inside working hours in both cities.
Does the difference between Hong Kong and London change during the year?
London changes its clocks and Hong Kong does not, so the difference between them is not the same all year.