Time difference between London and Hong Kong
Hong Kong is 7 hours ahead of London
Right now
London
17:38
BST ·
UTC+1
Hong Kong
00:38
HKT ·
UTC+8
Best time for a call between London and Hong Kong
Hours highlighted in green work for everyone on the list.
- 09:00 London 16:00 Hong Kong
- 08:00 London 15:00 Hong Kong
- 10:00 London 17:00 Hong Kong
Hour by hour: London to Hong Kong
Working hours are shaded. The rows marked with a star are the ones we recommend for a call.
| London (reference) | Hong Kong | |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 07:00 | |
| 01:00 | 08:00 | |
| 02:00 | 09:00 | |
| 03:00 | 10:00 | |
| 04:00 | 11:00 | |
| 05:00 | 12:00 | |
| 06:00 | 13:00 | |
| 07:00 | 14:00 | |
| ★ | 08:00 | 15:00 |
| ★ | 09:00 | 16:00 |
| ★ | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| 11:00 | 18:00 | |
| 12:00 | 19:00 | |
| 13:00 | 20:00 | |
| 14:00 | 21:00 | |
| 15:00 | 22:00 | |
| 16:00 | 23:00 | |
| 17:00 | 00:00 (next day) | |
| 18:00 | 01:00 (next day) | |
| 19:00 | 02:00 (next day) | |
| 20:00 | 03:00 (next day) | |
| 21:00 | 04:00 (next day) | |
| 22:00 | 05:00 (next day) | |
| 23:00 | 06:00 (next day) |
Table built for August 26, 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 London and Hong Kong?
Hong Kong is 7 hours ahead of London
What is the best time to call between London and Hong Kong?
The most convenient slot is 09:00 London / 16:00 Hong Kong. That keeps the call inside working hours in both cities.
Does the difference between London and Hong Kong change during the year?
London changes its clocks and Hong Kong does not, so the difference between them is not the same all year.