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HKT to UK time converter
London is 7 hours behind Hong Kong for 210 days of 2026, and 8 hours behind for the other 155 days, because daylight saving changes the gap.
HKT to UK conversion table
Local time in Hong Kong and the matching time in London on two reference dates, one in winter and one in summer for the northern hemisphere.
| Hong Kong (HKT) | London on 15 January | London on 15 July |
|---|---|---|
| 08:00 | 00:00 | 01:00 |
| 09:00 | 01:00 | 02:00 |
| 10:00 | 02:00 | 03:00 |
| 12:00 | 04:00 | 05:00 |
| 15:00 | 07:00 | 08:00 |
| 17:00 | 09:00 | 10:00 |
| 18:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 |
| 21:00 | 13:00 | 14:00 |
Best meeting times between Hong Kong and London
- January: No overlap inside both working days. The closest flexible hours (07:00-21:00): 15:00-21:00 HKT = 07:00-13:00 UK.
- July: Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 16:00-17:00 HKT = 09:00-10:00 UK.
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Daylight saving between HKT and UK
- Hong Kong does not change its clocks in 2026.
- London moves its clocks forward on 29 March and back on 25 October in 2026.
- The gap is 7 hours for 210 days and 8 hours for 155 days of 2026.
About the two zones
Hong Kong. Hong Kong Time is UTC+8 all year. It stopped using daylight saving in 1979.
London. The UK is on GMT (UTC+0) in winter and British Summer Time (UTC+1) from the last Sunday of March to the last Sunday of October.
Frequently asked questions
What time is 9 AM HKT in UK?
On 15 January, 09:00 in Hong Kong is 01:00 in London. On 15 July it is 02:00.
What is the time difference between Hong Kong and London?
London is 7 hours behind Hong Kong for 210 days of 2026, and 8 hours behind for the other 155 days, because daylight saving changes the gap.
Does the time difference between HKT and UK change during the year?
Yes. London changes its clocks and Hong Kong does not, so the gap moves between 7 and 8 hours. Always convert with the actual date.
When is the best time for a meeting between Hong Kong and London?
No overlap inside both working days. The closest flexible hours (07:00-21:00): 15:00-21:00 HKT = 07:00-13:00 UK. In July: Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 16:00-17:00 HKT = 09:00-10:00 UK.
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