Does Athens observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Athens is on EEST (UTC+3) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Oct 25, to EET (UTC+2).

Does Hong Kong observe daylight saving time?

No. Hong Kong stays on HKT (UTC+8) all year, so its clocks don't change.

What time is it in Hong Kong when it's 9 AM in Athens?

2:00 PM in Hong Kong, on the same day.

Athens to Hong Kong Meeting Planner

Hong Kong is 5 hours ahead of Athens right now. Their working days overlap for 3 hours today.

Athens · Greece

7:38 AM

Sun, Oct 18 · EEST · summer time

Hong Kong · China

12:38 PM

Sun, Oct 18 · HKT

Best Meeting Times Between Athens and Hong Kong

9:00 AM to 12:00 PM in Athens (2:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Hong Kong). That's when both cities are inside working hours, 9 AM to 5 PM, giving 3 hours of overlap today.

Who's meeting

2 of 4 places

AthensOrganizerGreece ·· summer time7:38AMnow
Hong KongChina ·12:38PMnow

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Date in Athens

Working hours, everywhere

Best times to meet

Sunday, October 18, 2026, in Athens time.

11:00AMBest · OptimalWorking hours in Athens (11:00) and Hong Kong (16:00).
10:00AMOption 2 · OptimalWorking hours in Athens (10:00) and Hong Kong (15:00).
9:00AMOption 3 · OptimalWorking hours in Athens (09:00) and Hong Kong (14:00).

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Each column is a one-hour slot of the first place's day. The Fit row grades how well the slot suits everyone; each row shows the local time and whether it's working hours there.
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Your meeting

Athens11:00 AM EESTSun, Oct 18
Hong Kong4:00 PM UTC+8Sun, Oct 18
UTC2026-10-18 08:00 UTC

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Time difference between Athens and Hong Kong

Hong Kong is 5 hours ahead of Athens right now: Hong Kong is on HKT (UTC+8) and Athens on EEST (UTC+3). That changes on Sun, Oct 25, when clocks go back in Athens: then Hong Kong is 6 hours ahead of Athens.

Time difference between Athens and Hong Kong over the next 12 months
From	Difference	Why
Now	Hong Kong 5 hours ahead	—
Sun, Oct 25	Hong Kong 6 hours ahead	Clocks go back in Athens
Sun, Mar 28, 2027	Hong Kong 5 hours ahead	Clocks go forward in Athens

Athens is on Eastern European Standard Time. Hong Kong is on Hong Kong Standard Time.

Frequently Asked Questions: Athens & Hong Kong Scheduling

What is the time difference between Athens and Hong Kong?: Hong Kong is 5 hours ahead of Athens right now: Hong Kong is on HKT (UTC+8) and Athens on EEST (UTC+3). That changes on Sun, Oct 25, when clocks go back in Athens: then Hong Kong is 6 hours ahead of Athens.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Athens and Hong Kong?: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM in Athens (2:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Hong Kong). That's when both cities are inside working hours, 9 AM to 5 PM, giving 3 hours of overlap today.
Does Athens observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Athens is on EEST (UTC+3) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Oct 25, to EET (UTC+2).
Does Hong Kong observe daylight saving time?: No. Hong Kong stays on HKT (UTC+8) all year, so its clocks don't change.
What time is it in Hong Kong when it's 9 AM in Athens?: 2:00 PM in Hong Kong, on the same day.

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