London to Hong Kong Time Converter

Key facts

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

London to Hong Kong time conversion table

Best time to call or meet

The best time to call is 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM in London, which is 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Hong Kong. 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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

London and Hong Kong time zones

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

Both are named IANA time zones, so London and Hong Kong 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 London and Hong Kong?

Hong Kong is 7 hours ahead of London until 25 October 2026. Across the next 12 months the gap is 7–8 hours because of daylight saving time.

Is Hong Kong ahead of London?

Yes. Hong Kong is 7 hours ahead of London until 25 October 2026, so it is already later in Hong Kong. Put the other way, London is 7 hours behind Hong Kong.

What is 8 PM Hong Kong time in London?

8:00 PM in Hong Kong is 1:00 PM 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 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 the same 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 is the best time to call Hong Kong from London?

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

Does the London–Hong Kong 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 London and Hong Kong?

Yes. Pick any date in the converter above and it applies the offsets London and Hong Kong 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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