Time difference between Athens and Hong Kong
Hong Kong is 5 hours ahead of Athens
Athens, Greece is UTC+2 · Hong Kong, Hong Kong is UTC+8 — on standard time
The gap is not the same all year
Every converter gives one number for this pair. That number is right for most of the year and wrong for part of it, because Athens goes forward on the last Sunday in March and back on the last Sunday in October and Hong Kong does not change its clocks.
| Athens / Hong Kong clocks | Difference | How long |
|---|---|---|
| summer / standard | 5 hours ahead | about 30 weeks |
| standard / standard | 6 hours ahead | about 22 weeks |
Hong Kong stays put all year while Athens moves, so a meeting fixed in Hong Kong's calendar shifts by an hour twice a year at Athens's end.
When they can both be at their desks
Nine-to-five in both cities overlaps for 3 hours — 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM in Athens, the same moment as 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Hong Kong.
Athens to Hong Kong, hour by hour
| Athens | Hong Kong |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 12:00 AM (next day) |
| 8:00 PM | 1:00 AM (next day) |
| 9:00 PM | 2:00 AM (next day) |
| 10:00 PM | 3:00 AM (next day) |
| 11:00 PM | 4:00 AM (next day) |
On the usual gap of 5 hours.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Athens and Hong Kong?
Hong Kong is 5 hours ahead of Athens for most of the year. It is not the same all year — there is one other gap, because Athens goes forward on the last Sunday in March and back on the last Sunday in October and Hong Kong does not change its clocks.
Is Hong Kong ahead of Athens?
Yes — Hong Kong is 5 hours ahead. Athens is UTC+2 and Hong Kong is UTC+8 on standard time.
What time is 9 AM in Athens in Hong Kong?
2:00 PM, on the usual gap.
When can Athens and Hong Kong meet?
Standard nine-to-five hours overlap for 3 hours: 9:00 AM–12:00 PM in Athens, which is 2:00 PM–5:00 PM in Hong Kong.
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