Hong Kong to London Time Difference
London is 12 hours behind Hong Kong
24-Hour Comparison
Business hours Extended Off hours
Hong Kong
02p
03p
04p
05p
06p
07p
08p
09p
10p
11p
12a
01a
02a
03a
04a
05a
06a
07a
08a
09a
10a
11a
12p
01p
London
02a
03a
04a
05a
06a
07a
08a
09a
10a
11a
12p
01p
02p
03p
04p
05p
06p
07p
08p
09p
10p
11p
12a
01a
Each column is the same moment in both cities, starting from right now and rolling forward 24 hours — daylight saving is already accounted for.
Best Time to Call
On a typical weekday (Monday–Friday).
Hong Kong and London have little to no overlap in typical business hours (9 AM–5 PM) — an early morning or evening call works best for one side.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the time difference between Hong Kong and London?
- London is 12 hours behind Hong Kong. Hong Kong is currently UTC+8 and London is UTC-4.
- Is London ahead of or behind Hong Kong?
- London is behind Hong Kong.
- What is the best time to call London from Hong Kong?
- Hong Kong and London have little to no overlap in typical business hours (9 AM–5 PM), even on a weekday — an early morning or evening call works best for one side.
- Does the time difference between Hong Kong and London change during the year?
- Yes. Hong Kong and London don't switch to daylight saving time on the same schedule, so the offset shifts by up to an hour for part of the year.