Time difference between Melbourne and Hong Kong
Hong Kong is 2 hours behind Melbourne
Melbourne, Australia is UTC+10 · 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 Melbourne goes forward on the first Sunday in October and back on the first Sunday in April and Hong Kong does not change its clocks.
| Melbourne / Hong Kong clocks | Difference | How long |
|---|---|---|
| standard / standard | 2 hours behind | about 26 weeks |
| summer / standard | 3 hours behind | about 26 weeks |
Hong Kong stays put all year while Melbourne moves, so a meeting fixed in Hong Kong's calendar shifts by an hour twice a year at Melbourne's end.
When they can both be at their desks
Nine-to-five in both cities overlaps for 6 hours — 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Melbourne, the same moment as 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM in Hong Kong.
Melbourne to Hong Kong, hour by hour
| Melbourne | Hong Kong |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 10:00 PM (previous day) |
| 1:00 AM | 11:00 PM (previous day) |
| 2:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
On the usual gap of 2 hours.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Melbourne and Hong Kong?
Hong Kong is 2 hours behind Melbourne for most of the year. It is not the same all year — there is one other gap, because Melbourne goes forward on the first Sunday in October and back on the first Sunday in April and Hong Kong does not change its clocks.
Is Hong Kong ahead of Melbourne?
No — Hong Kong is 2 hours behind. Melbourne is UTC+10 and Hong Kong is UTC+8 on standard time.
What time is 9 AM in Melbourne in Hong Kong?
7:00 AM, on the usual gap.
When can Melbourne and Hong Kong meet?
Standard nine-to-five hours overlap for 6 hours: 11:00 AM–5:00 PM in Melbourne, which is 9:00 AM–3:00 PM in Hong Kong.
Other pairs
- Melbourne to Beijing
- Melbourne to Manila
- Melbourne to Perth
- Melbourne to Tokyo
- Melbourne to Seoul
- Melbourne to Auckland
- Melbourne to New York
- Melbourne to Toronto
- Melbourne to Chicago
- Melbourne to Mexico City
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