When the world meets at work.
Read the day in both zones.
Crossing the border. Money, language, plugs.
Money changes hands at the border: Hong Kong uses the HKD ($) and Brasília uses the BRL (R$). Language shifts too — English in Hong Kong, Portuguese in Brasília. Be careful behind the wheel: Hong Kong drives on the left, Brasília on the right.
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Capital
- City of Victoria
- Currency
- Hong Kong dollar (HKD · $)
- Language
- English, Chinese
- Calling code
- +852
- Drives on
- Left
- Country
- Brazil
- Capital
- Brasília
- Currency
- Brazilian real (BRL · R$)
- Language
- Portuguese
- Calling code
- +55
- Drives on
- Right
Quick answers. Before you book the call.
What's the time difference between Hong Kong and Brasília?
Hong Kong is 11 hours behind Brasília. Hong Kong runs on GMT+8 and Brasília on GMT-3. The gap can shift by an hour when either side enters or leaves daylight saving — the live clocks above always reflect the current offset.
When's the best time to schedule a meeting?
Standard 09:00–17:00 workdays don't intersect. Most teams compromise with one side meeting early (before 09:00) or late (after 17:00).
Does daylight saving time change the difference?
Yes, if either city observes DST. When one side shifts and the other doesn't, the gap changes by one hour. The DST badges under each clock show whether each zone is currently shifted and when the next transition lands.
How far is Hong Kong from Brasília?
About 17,996 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 21h 40m, not counting airport time, winds, or routing around restricted airspace.
Can I send this meeting time as a calendar invite?
Yes. Pick a time on the slider above, open the meeting card, customize the title and duration, then download the .ics file. It imports cleanly into Google Calendar, Outlook, and Apple Calendar with the correct timezone attached.
What currency do Hong Kong and Brasília use?
Hong Kong uses the Hong Kong dollar (HKD, $); Brasília uses the Brazilian real (BRL, R$). Check the live rate before transferring money or paying with a card abroad — most banks add a 1–3 % FX margin on top of the mid-market rate.
How do I call Hong Kong from Brasília?
Dial the international prefix used by your carrier (often 00), then +852, then the local number — drop any leading zero of the city or mobile code. For free calls, WhatsApp, Signal, and FaceTime work over Wi-Fi regardless of country code.
What language is spoken in Hong Kong and Brasília?
Hong Kong primarily speaks English, Chinese; Brasília speaks Portuguese. English is widely used in business contexts in major cities of both, but written contracts may need translation.
Do Hong Kong and Brasília drive on the same side of the road?
No. Hong Kong drives on the left, Brazil on the right. If you're renting, expect a learning curve on the first day — especially at roundabouts and when judging the centre of the lane.