Time Difference: Hong Kong vs London
Hong Kong
2:42:22 PM HKT
Thursday, May 14, 2026
7h
7h
London
7:42:22 AM BST
Thursday, May 14, 2026
London is 7 hours behind Hong Kong.
Quick Reference
- Hong Kong
- HKT (GMT+8)
No Daylight Saving Time
- London
- BST (GMT+1)
GMT starts on Oct 25, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the time difference between Hong Kong and London?
- London is 7 hours behind Hong Kong.
- When is the best time to call from Hong Kong to London?
- The best time to call is during overlapping business hours (9 AM – 5 PM) in both cities. Use the interactive converter on this page to visually compare hours side by side.
- Does the time difference change with daylight saving time?
- The time difference may change when either city enters or exits daylight saving time. Hong Kong uses HKT and London uses BST.