Time difference between Hong Kong and Athens
Athens is 5 hours behind Hong Kong
Hong Kong, Hong Kong is UTC+8 · Athens, Greece is UTC+2 — 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 Hong Kong does not change its clocks and Athens goes forward on the last Sunday in March and back on the last Sunday in October.
| Hong Kong / Athens clocks | Difference | How long |
|---|---|---|
| standard / summer | 5 hours behind | about 30 weeks |
| standard / standard | 6 hours behind | about 22 weeks |
Hong Kong stays put all year while Athens moves, so the gap changes twice a year from Athens's side alone. A recurring meeting set in Hong Kong's calendar will drift by an hour without anyone touching it.
When they can both be at their desks
Nine-to-five in both cities overlaps for 3 hours — 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Hong Kong, the same moment as 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM in Athens.
Hong Kong to Athens, hour by hour
| Hong Kong | Athens |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 7:00 PM (previous day) |
| 1:00 AM | 8:00 PM (previous day) |
| 2:00 AM | 9:00 PM (previous day) |
| 3:00 AM | 10:00 PM (previous day) |
| 4:00 AM | 11:00 PM (previous day) |
| 5:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
On the usual gap of 5 hours.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Hong Kong and Athens?
Athens is 5 hours behind Hong Kong for most of the year. It is not the same all year — there is one other gap, because Hong Kong does not change its clocks and Athens goes forward on the last Sunday in March and back on the last Sunday in October.
Is Athens ahead of Hong Kong?
No — Athens is 5 hours behind. Hong Kong is UTC+8 and Athens is UTC+2 on standard time.
What time is 9 AM in Hong Kong in Athens?
4:00 AM, on the usual gap.
When can Hong Kong and Athens meet?
Standard nine-to-five hours overlap for 3 hours: 2:00 PM–5:00 PM in Hong Kong, which is 9:00 AM–12:00 PM in Athens.
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