When the world meets at work.
Read the day in both zones.
If it's this in London, it's that in Hong Kong.
When it's 8:00 am in London, it's 3:00 pm in Hong Kong — afternoon there, the same day.
When it's 10:00 am in London, it's 5:00 pm in Hong Kong — afternoon there, the same day.
When it's 12:00 pm in London, it's 7:00 pm in Hong Kong — evening there, the same day.
When it's 3:00 pm in London, it's 10:00 pm in Hong Kong — night there, the same day.
When it's 5:00 pm in London, it's 12:00 am in Hong Kong — late night there, the next day.
When it's 9:00 pm in London, it's 4:00 am in Hong Kong — late night there, the next day.
Crossing the border. Money, language, plugs.
Money changes hands at the border: London uses the GBP (£) and Hong Kong uses the HKD ($). Conversations can stay in English, which is official in both countries. Cars drive on the left in both, so rentals feel familiar.
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Capital
- London
- Currency
- British pound (GBP · £)
- Language
- English
- Calling code
- +44
- Drives on
- Left
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Capital
- City of Victoria
- Currency
- Hong Kong dollar (HKD · $)
- Language
- English, Chinese
- Calling code
- +852
- Drives on
- Left
Quick answers. Before you book the call.
What's the time difference between London and Hong Kong?
London is 7 hours ahead of Hong Kong. London runs on GMT+1 and Hong Kong on GMT+8. 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 it's 10 am in London, what time is it in Hong Kong?
10:00 am in London is 5:00 pm in Hong Kong on the same day — afternoon there. The same shift applies to any hour; the quick-conversion cards and the 24-hour table above cover the full day.
When it's 3 pm in London, what time is it in Hong Kong?
3:00 pm in London is 10:00 pm in Hong Kong on the same day — night there. The same shift applies to any hour; the quick-conversion cards and the 24-hour table above cover the full day.
When's the best time to schedule a meeting?
There are 1 hour where both cities are inside a 09:00–17:00 workday. Aim for the middle of that window so neither side is starting or closing out.
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 London from Hong Kong?
About 9,623 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 11h 49m, 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 London and Hong Kong use?
London uses the British pound (GBP, £); Hong Kong uses the Hong Kong dollar (HKD, $). 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 London from Hong Kong?
Dial the international prefix used by your carrier (often 00), then +44, 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 London and Hong Kong?
Both United Kingdom and Hong Kong count English among their official languages, so business meetings often skip translation. London also has no other official tongue; Hong Kong adds Chinese.
Do London and Hong Kong drive on the same side of the road?
Yes — both drive on the left. Rental cars feel identical between the two.