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UK to HKT time converter
Hong Kong is 7 hours ahead of London for 210 days of 2026, and 8 hours ahead of for the other 155 days, because daylight saving changes the gap.
UK to HKT conversion table
Local time in London and the matching time in Hong Kong on two reference dates, one in winter and one in summer for the northern hemisphere.
| London (UK) | Hong Kong on 15 January | Hong Kong on 15 July |
|---|---|---|
| 08:00 | 16:00 | 15:00 |
| 09:00 | 17:00 | 16:00 |
| 10:00 | 18:00 | 17:00 |
| 12:00 | 20:00 | 19:00 |
| 15:00 | 23:00 | 22:00 |
| 17:00 | 01:00 (+1 day) | 00:00 (+1 day) |
| 18:00 | 02:00 (+1 day) | 01:00 (+1 day) |
| 21:00 | 05:00 (+1 day) | 04:00 (+1 day) |
Best meeting times between London and Hong Kong
- January: No overlap inside both working days. The closest flexible hours (07:00-21:00): 07:00-13:00 UK = 15:00-21:00 HKT.
- July: Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 09:00-10:00 UK = 16:00-17:00 HKT.
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Daylight saving between UK and HKT
- London moves its clocks forward on 29 March and back on 25 October in 2026.
- Hong Kong does not change its clocks in 2026.
- The gap is 7 hours for 210 days and 8 hours for 155 days of 2026.
About the two zones
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.
Hong Kong. Hong Kong Time is UTC+8 all year. It stopped using daylight saving in 1979.
Frequently asked questions
What time is 9 AM UK in HKT?
On 15 January, 09:00 in London is 17:00 in Hong Kong. On 15 July it is 16:00.
What is the time difference between London and Hong Kong?
Hong Kong is 7 hours ahead of London for 210 days of 2026, and 8 hours ahead of for the other 155 days, because daylight saving changes the gap.
Does the time difference between UK and HKT 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 London and Hong Kong?
No overlap inside both working days. The closest flexible hours (07:00-21:00): 07:00-13:00 UK = 15:00-21:00 HKT. In July: Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 09:00-10:00 UK = 16:00-17:00 HKT.
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