Hong Kong to London Time Converter

London is 7 hours behind Hong Kong until 25 October 2026. When it is 9:00 AM in Hong Kong, it is 2:00 AM the same day in London.

From 25 October 2026 the difference becomes 8 hours, when London ends daylight saving time.

London is 7–8 hours behind Hong Kong, depending on daylight saving. Convert Hong Kong to London time with a table, DST dates and call times.

Key facts

  • Hong Kong is on HKT (UTC+8) and does not observe daylight saving time.
  • London is on BST (UTC+1) until 25 October 2026, observing daylight saving time.
  • Time difference: 7 hours (London is behind Hong Kong) until 25 October 2026.
  • Range over the next 12 months: 7–8 hours.

Hong Kong to London time conversion table

Times for 10 October 2026 to 24 October 2026: each Hong Kong hour with the matching London time. Highlighted rows are inside 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in both cities.
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

The best time to call is 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Hong Kong, which is 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM in London. Both cities are inside 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM then. This applies from 10 October 2026 to 24 October 2026.

Daylight saving time changes

Hong Kong does not change its clocks in the next 12 months.

London changes its clocks on 25 October 2026 (back 1 hour) and 28 March 2027 (forward 1 hour).

Over the next 12 months the difference is 7–8 hours:

  • 10 October 2026 until 25 October 2026: London is 7 hours behind Hong Kong.
  • 25 October 2026 until 28 March 2027: London is 8 hours behind Hong Kong.
  • 28 March 2027 until 10 October 2027: London is 7 hours behind Hong Kong.

Common Hong Kong to London times

  • 6:00 AM in Hong Kong is 11:00 PM the previous day in London.
  • 8:00 AM in Hong Kong is 1:00 AM in London.
  • 9:00 AM in Hong Kong is 2:00 AM in London.
  • 12:00 PM in Hong Kong is 5:00 AM in London.
  • 3:00 PM in Hong Kong is 8:00 AM in London.
  • 5:00 PM in Hong Kong is 10:00 AM in London.
  • 6:00 PM in Hong Kong is 11:00 AM in London.
  • 8:00 PM in Hong Kong is 1:00 PM in London.
  • 10:00 PM in Hong Kong is 3:00 PM in London.

Common London to Hong Kong times

  • 6:00 AM in London is 1:00 PM in Hong Kong.
  • 8:00 AM in London is 3:00 PM in Hong Kong.
  • 9:00 AM in London is 4:00 PM in Hong Kong.
  • 12:00 PM in London is 7:00 PM in Hong Kong.
  • 3:00 PM in London is 10:00 PM in Hong Kong.
  • 5:00 PM in London is 12:00 AM the next day in Hong Kong.
  • 6:00 PM in London is 1:00 AM the next day in Hong Kong.
  • 8:00 PM in London is 3:00 AM the next day in Hong Kong.
  • 10:00 PM in London is 5:00 AM the next day in Hong Kong.

These times apply from 10 October 2026 to 24 October 2026. The gap changes with daylight saving time.

Hong Kong and London time zones

Hong Kong, Hong Kong S.A.R., uses the Asia/Hong_Kong time zone, HKT (UTC+8). London, United Kingdom, uses the Europe/London time zone, BST (UTC+1) until 25 October 2026.

Both are named IANA time zones, so Hong Kong and London follow their own daylight saving rules for the date you choose instead of a fixed offset. That is why the gap between them can change by an hour at different times of the year.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Hong Kong and London?
London is 7 hours behind Hong Kong until 25 October 2026. Across the next 12 months the gap is 7–8 hours because of daylight saving time.
How many hours is London behind Hong Kong?
London is 7 hours behind Hong Kong until 25 October 2026. Put the other way, Hong Kong is 7 hours ahead of London, so subtract that gap from Hong Kong time to get London time.
What is 8 PM London time in Hong Kong?
8:00 PM in London is 3:00 AM the next day in Hong Kong. This applies from 10 October 2026 to 24 October 2026. The gap changes with daylight saving time, so check the date you need in the converter.
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 the same day in London. This applies from 10 October 2026 to 24 October 2026. The gap changes with daylight saving time, so check the date you need in the converter.
What is the best time to call London from Hong Kong?
The best time to call is 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Hong Kong, which is 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM in London. Both cities are inside 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM then. This applies from 10 October 2026 to 24 October 2026.
Does the Hong Kong–London time difference change with daylight saving time?
Yes. Across the next 12 months the gap is 7–8 hours because of daylight saving time. From 25 October 2026 the difference becomes 8 hours, when London ends daylight saving time. From 28 March 2027 the difference becomes 7 hours, when London starts daylight saving time.
Can I convert a future date between Hong Kong and London?
Yes. Pick any date in the converter above and it applies the offsets Hong Kong and London will use on that day, including daylight saving time changes.

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Offsets checked against IANA time zone data on 10 October 2026.

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