What time is it right now?
Hong Kong
09:58
HKT · UTC+8
London
02:58
BST · UTC+1
HKT to GMT conversion table
Every second hour, HKT on the left and the matching GMT time on the right.
| HKT (Hong Kong) | GMT (London) |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | 17:00 prev day |
| 02:00 | 19:00 prev day |
| 04:00 | 21:00 prev day |
| 06:00 | 23:00 prev day |
| 08:00 | 01:00 |
| 10:00 | 03:00 |
| 12:00 | 05:00 |
| 14:00 | 07:00 |
| 16:00 | 09:00 |
| 18:00 | 11:00 |
| 20:00 | 13:00 |
| 22:00 | 15:00 |
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Working hours overlap between 16:00 and 18:00 HKT — that is 09:00 to 11:00 in London. Anything inside that band lands in the 9-to-6 working day on both sides.
Frequently asked questions
How many hours ahead is Hong Kong of London?
It depends on the season. Around July Hong Kong is 7 hours ahead of London; around January it is 8 hours ahead of London. The switch happens when one of the two moves to or from daylight saving time.
What time is 12:00 noon HKT in GMT?
12:00 noon HKT is 05:00 GMT.
Does HKT or GMT use daylight saving time?
HKT does not observe daylight saving; GMT does. The difference between them changes twice a year, when London shifts its clocks.