Time difference between London and Hong Kong

Hong Kong is 7 hours ahead of London.

United Kingdom · British Summer Time

8:47 AM

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Hong Kong · Hong Kong Standard Time

3:47 PM

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

London to Hong Kong time converter

Green rows are office hours in both places; light green rows are when both are awake.

What is the time difference between London and Hong Kong?

Hong Kong is 7 hours ahead of London. London is on UTC+1 and Hong Kong is on UTC+8.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in London, it is 4:00 PM in Hong Kong.

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

The best time to call or meet is 9:00 AM–11:00 AM in London (4:00 PM–6:00 PM in Hong Kong), when both places are in normal office hours.

Does the time difference between London and Hong Kong change?

Yes. Because of daylight saving time, the difference changes on Sunday, October 25, 2026, when Hong Kong will be 8 hours ahead of London.

London is 7 hours behind Hong Kong. More: time in London · time in Hong Kong