Hong Kong to London — Time Zone Converter
HKT (UTC+8) → GMT/BST (UTC+1). London is 7 hours behind relative to Hong Kong right now.
Hong Kong
Oct 7, 2026, 7:55 PM
London
Oct 7, 2026, 12:55 PM
Need the reverse? London to Hong Kong →
Sample times — HKT to GMT/BST
Sample conversions for today; daylight saving applied.
About Hong Kong and LondonHong Kong vs London time difference through 2026
The gap changes twice during 2026, because only London observes daylight saving time. Double-check meetings booked in the weeks around each switch.
Dates (2026) HKT GMT/BST Difference Jan 1 – Mar 28 UTC+8 UTC London is 8 hours behind Mar 29 – Oct 24 UTC+8 UTC+1 London is 7 hours behind Oct 25 – Dec 31 UTC+8 UTC London is 8 hours behind
Transition dates are the first full day on the new offset; clocks usually change overnight, between 1:00 and 3:00 local time.
Method & sources
Offsets and daylight-saving dates are computed from the IANA Time Zone Database through the JavaScript Intl API — the same rules your phone and computer use. The year table above was generated from those rules when this page was built; the live converter uses the rules installed in your own browser, so it stays correct if a country changes its clocks.
Page last updated: October 1, 2026
Hong Kong vs London time difference through 2026
The gap changes twice during 2026, because only London observes daylight saving time. Double-check meetings booked in the weeks around each switch.
| Dates (2026) | HKT | GMT/BST | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 – Mar 28 | UTC+8 | UTC | London is 8 hours behind |
| Mar 29 – Oct 24 | UTC+8 | UTC+1 | London is 7 hours behind |
| Oct 25 – Dec 31 | UTC+8 | UTC | London is 8 hours behind |
Transition dates are the first full day on the new offset; clocks usually change overnight, between 1:00 and 3:00 local time.
Method & sources
Offsets and daylight-saving dates are computed from the IANA Time Zone Database through the JavaScript Intl API — the same rules your phone and computer use. The year table above was generated from those rules when this page was built; the live converter uses the rules installed in your own browser, so it stays correct if a country changes its clocks.
Page last updated: October 1, 2026
Hong Kong to London runs seven or eight hours behind. A Hong Kong end-of-day summary lands in London mid-morning, which is why so many Asia-Europe reports are timed for the Hong Kong close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Hong Kong and London?
Right now the offset is about 7 hours behind (from HKT to GMT/BST). Daylight saving rules differ by region, so use the converter and table above rather than memorising a single number year-round.
Does daylight saving affect Hong Kong vs London?
Yes, whenever either region springs forward or falls back, the gap can shift by an hour. This page uses the IANA time-zone database so those transitions are applied automatically.
How do I schedule a meeting across Hong Kong and the United Kingdom?
Pick a time in the converter, share both columns with attendees, and avoid early-morning or late-night slots on one side. The sample table lists common business hours in the source zone.
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