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Hong Kong trails by 1 hour

Hong KongBASE
09:00
00
Wed, Apr 22
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Tokyo
Japan Β· +1h
10:00
London
United Kingdom Β· -7h
02:00
New York
USA Β· -12h
-1 day21:00
Dubai
United Arab Emirates Β· -4h
05:00
Sydney
Australia Β· +2h
11:00

Time difference: Hong Kong and Tokyo

Hong Kong is 1 hour behind Tokyo. When it's noon in Hong Kong, it's 13:00 in Tokyo.

Hong Kong is in the Asia/Hong_Kong timezone. Tokyo is in the Asia/Tokyo timezone. The difference is 1 hour.

Working hours overlap

Both Hong Kong and Tokyo are simultaneously in business hours for 7 hours per day (assuming standard 9:00–17:00 working hours).

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Hong Kong
Tokyo
Overlap (7h)

Best times to schedule a meeting

Hong Kong and Tokyo share 7 hours of business hours overlap daily. Showing the 3 most balanced slots β€” see the time table below for the full overlap window.

09:00 Hong Kong / 10:00 Tokyoβœ“ Both working
10:00 Hong Kong / 11:00 Tokyoβœ“ Both working
11:00 Hong Kong / 12:00 Tokyoβœ“ Both working

Based on standard 09:00–17:00 working hours in each city's local time.

Public holidays this year

⚑ Both cities have upcoming holidays β€” check availability before scheduling.

Hong Kong9 holidays
May 1Labour DaySOON
May 25Buddha's Birthday
Jun 19Dragon Boat Festival
Jul 1Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Establishment Day
Sep 26Day following the Mid-Autumn Festival
Oct 1National Day
Oct 19Chung Yeung Festival
Dec 25Christmas Day
Dec 26Boxing Day
Tokyo11 holidays
Apr 29Shōwa DaySOON
May 4Constitution Memorial DaySOON
May 4Greenery DaySOON
May 5Children's DaySOON
Jul 20Marine Day
Aug 11Mountain Day
Sep 21Respect for the Aged Day
Sep 23Autumnal Equinox Day
Oct 12Sports Day
Nov 3Culture Day
Nov 23Labour Thanksgiving Day

Scheduling between Hong Kong and Tokyo

Coordinating between Hong Kong (Hong Kong) and Tokyo (Japan) means working around a 1-hour time difference, with Tokyo ahead. The 7-hour overlap window gives both teams a natural slot for real-time collaboration without anyone working outside normal hours.

πŸ’‘ Practical scheduling guidelines

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If you are in Hong Kong, aim for 09:00–10:00, which corresponds to 10:00–11:00 in Tokyo β€” both teams are within working hours.

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If you are in Hong Kong, aim for 10:00–11:00, which corresponds to 11:00–12:00 in Tokyo β€” both teams are within working hours.

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If you are in Hong Kong, aim for 11:00–12:00, which corresponds to 12:00–13:00 in Tokyo β€” both teams are within working hours.

Avoid scheduling mistakes β€” especially around daylight saving changes. Use the ClockinSync Chrome Extension to instantly verify and compare both time zones directly in your browser, without manual calculations.

Install ClockinSync Free β†’

Use the time slider above to find the exact equivalent time for any moment in Hong Kong. The input bar accepts natural language like β€œ3pm”, β€œ15:30”, or β€œ9am Rome” for instant conversions.

Hong Kong ↔ Tokyo

7 hours of business hours overlap daily (09:00–17:00)

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17:00off
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Working hours: 09:00–17:00 local time. Green = both cities working. Purple = one city only.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much time separates Hong Kong and Tokyo?
There is a 1 hour gap between Hong Kong and Tokyo, with Hong Kong being behind Tokyo.
What are the best times to schedule a meeting between Hong Kong and Tokyo?
Both cities are simultaneously in business hours for 7 hours per day. 09:00 Hong Kong / 10:00 Tokyo works well for both parties.
Will the time difference between Hong Kong and Tokyo change due to DST?
There are no DST changes in the next 7 days for either Hong Kong or Tokyo. The 1 hour difference is stable for the near future.
What is the Tokyo equivalent of 12:00 PM Hong Kong time?
If the time is 12:00 PM in Hong Kong, it is 13:00 in Tokyo at the same moment.
How does the Hong Kong to Tokyo time converter work?
Type any time in the input bar (e.g. "9am", "14:30") or drag the slider to see the live conversion between Hong Kong and Tokyo. The converter updates all cities simultaneously.
What public holidays should I be aware of when scheduling between Hong Kong and Tokyo?
Yes β€” Hong Kong has an upcoming public holiday: Labour Day on May 1. Check the holiday calendar above before scheduling meetings.
What are the IANA time zone identifiers for Hong Kong and Tokyo?
Hong Kong follows the Asia/Hong_Kong timezone (IANA identifier). Tokyo uses Asia/Tokyo. Together they are 1 hour apart.

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