GMT to HKT Time Converter

Convert Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) to Hong Kong Time (HKT). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 7 hours ahead.

London · Greenwich Mean Time
21:55:26
Sunday, May 10, 2026
GMT+1 · UTC+01:00
Hong Kong · Hong Kong Time
04:55:26
Monday, May 11, 2026
GMT+8 · UTC+08:00

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From: GMT (London)
To: HKT (Hong Kong)
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Daylight Saving status right now

GMT (Greenwich Mean Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-10-25
Offset shift
UTC+01:00 → UTC+00:00
HKT (Hong Kong Time)
Observes DST
No

Heads up: GMT observes DST while HKT does not. The 7-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when GMT starts or ends DST.

When can GMT and HKT meet?

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Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
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Columns are hours of the day in London (GMT). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
1 hour of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 09:00–09:00 GMT (16:00–16:00 HKT).

Hour-by-hour GMT to HKT conversion table

GMT time (London)HKT time (Hong Kong)Status
00:00 Sun07:00 SunOff-hours both sides
01:00 Sun08:00 SunOff-hours both sides
02:00 Sun09:00 SunHKT working
03:00 Sun10:00 SunHKT working
04:00 Sun11:00 SunHKT working
05:00 Sun12:00 SunHKT working
06:00 Sun13:00 SunHKT working
07:00 Sun14:00 SunHKT working
08:00 Sun15:00 SunHKT working
09:00 Sun16:00 SunBoth at work
10:00 Sun17:00 SunGMT working
11:00 Sun18:00 SunGMT working
12:00 Sun19:00 SunGMT working
13:00 Sun20:00 SunGMT working
14:00 Sun21:00 SunGMT working
15:00 Sun22:00 SunGMT working
16:00 Sun23:00 SunGMT working
17:00 Sun00:00 MonOff-hours both sides
18:00 Sun01:00 MonOff-hours both sides
19:00 Sun02:00 MonOff-hours both sides
20:00 Sun03:00 MonOff-hours both sides
21:00 Sun04:00 MonOff-hours both sides
22:00 Sun05:00 MonOff-hours both sides
23:00 Sun06:00 MonOff-hours both sides

Times computed for today in each zone using the IANA time zone database. The conversion accounts for daylight saving time wherever applicable.

About these time zones

Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)
IANA identifier
Europe/London
Current UTC offset
UTC+01:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+1
Major cities in this zone
LondonManchesterEdinburghBirmingham
Hong Kong Time (HKT)
IANA identifier
Asia/Hong_Kong
Current UTC offset
UTC+08:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+8
Major cities in this zone
Hong Kong

Sun today in London and Hong Kong

London
Sunrise
05:18
Sunset
20:38
Solar noon
12:58
Daylight
15h 20m
Hong Kong
Sunrise
05:46
Sunset
18:55
Solar noon
12:21
Daylight
13h 8m

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Looking for local time? See time in London or time in Hong Kong.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between GMT and HKT right now?+
HKT (Hong Kong Time) is currently 7 hours ahead GMT (Greenwich Mean Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does GMT or HKT observe daylight saving time?+
GMT: observes daylight saving time. HKT: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between GMT and HKT?+
The strongest overlap is 09:00–09:00 GMT (16:00–16:00 HKT), giving 1 hour when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Hong Kong when it is 12:00 noon in London?+
When it is 12:00 Sun in London (GMT), it is 19:00 Sun in Hong Kong (HKT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for GMT and HKT?+
GMT maps to "Europe/London" in the IANA database. HKT maps to "Asia/Hong_Kong". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is London ahead of or behind Hong Kong?+
Whether London (GMT) is ahead of or behind Hong Kong (HKT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now HKT is 7 hours ahead GMT. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for GMT and HKT?+
GMT is UTC+01:00 (GMT+1) and HKT is UTC+08:00 (GMT+8). Both offsets shift by one hour when the corresponding region enters or exits daylight saving time, so the live values on this page are the source of truth.
Can I schedule meetings during business hours for both GMT and HKT?+
Yes. There are 1 hour of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 09:00–09:00 GMT.