Hong Kong to London time converter

London is 7 hours behind Hong Kong. When it is 9:00 AM in Hong Kong, it is 2:00 AM in London.

Hong Kong HKT

Saturday, October 17, 2026

London BST

Friday, October 16, 2026

Sat, Oct 17
HKTUTC+8
United Kingdom
Fri, Oct 16
BSTUTC+1-7h
Finding your time zone…

2:05 AM in Hong Kong, Saturday, October 17, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Hong Kong to London conversion table

Every hour of today in Hong Kong and the matching time in London. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).

Hong KongLondon
12:00 AM5:00 PM−1 day
1:00 AM6:00 PM−1 day
2:00 AM7:00 PM−1 day
3:00 AM8:00 PM−1 day
4:00 AM9:00 PM−1 day
5:00 AM10:00 PM−1 day
6:00 AM11:00 PM−1 day
7:00 AM12:00 AM
8:00 AM1:00 AM
9:00 AM2:00 AM
10:00 AM3:00 AM
11:00 AM4:00 AM
12:00 PM5:00 AM
1:00 PM6:00 AM
2:00 PM7:00 AM
3:00 PM8:00 AM
4:00 PM9:00 AM
5:00 PM10:00 AM
6:00 PM11:00 AM
7:00 PM12:00 PM
8:00 PM1:00 PM
9:00 PM2:00 PM
10:00 PM3:00 PM
11:00 PM4:00 PM

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Hong Kong (9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in London).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Hong Kong and London switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 17, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026: -7h
  • Oct 25, 2026 – Mar 28, 2027: -8h
  • Mar 28, 2027 – Oct 17, 2027: -7h

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Hong Kong and London?

London is 7 hours behind Hong Kong.

What time is it in London when it is 9 AM in Hong Kong?

When it is 9:00 AM in Hong Kong, it is 2:00 AM in London.

When is the best time to call London from Hong Kong?

Both sides are at work from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Hong Kong (9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in London).

Does the time difference between Hong Kong and London change?

Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.