Current Time in Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong runs on Hong Kong Time year-round, always ahead of the UK.
Today in Hong Kong
UK time (—)
UK local time
UK local time
Sunrise to sunset
Next change to — on —
Hong Kong today, at a glance
The sun rises in Hong Kong at — and sets at — today, giving a day length of about —. The UK is currently on BST (British Summer Time), with the next clock change to GMT due on Sunday, 25 October 2026. Tonight's moon is a new moon, 1% illuminated. Sunrise, sunset and moon figures are calculated from Hong Kong's coordinates using standard astronomical calculations, and update automatically each day.
Time difference from the UK
Hong Kong uses Hong Kong Time (UTC+8) all year and never changes its clocks. Hong Kong is 7 hours ahead of the UK during British Summer Time, and 8 hours ahead during GMT (winter).
When it is 3pm in the UK, it is normally 10pm in Hong Kong.
Best time to call
Early morning UK time (around 7am-9am) usually falls in Hong Kong's early-to-mid afternoon, which is often the most workable overlap for calls between the two.
Good to know
- Hong Kong stopped observing daylight saving time decades ago, so its clocks are the same all year - only the UK side of the gap moves.
- Hong Kong shares its UTC+8 offset with Singapore, mainland China and Perth.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between the UK and Hong Kong?
Hong Kong is 8 hours ahead of the UK during winter (GMT) and 7 hours ahead during British Summer Time, since Hong Kong's clocks never change.
Is Hong Kong ahead of or behind the UK?
Hong Kong is always ahead of the UK, by either 7 or 8 hours depending on the time of year.