Does Edinburgh observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Edinburgh is on BST (UTC+1) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Oct 25, to GMT (UTC+0).

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 Edinburgh?

4:00 PM in Hong Kong, on the same day.

Edinburgh to Hong Kong Meeting Planner

Hong Kong is 7 hours ahead of Edinburgh right now. Their working days overlap for 1 hour today.

Edinburgh · United Kingdom

2:18 PM

Sat, Oct 17 · BST · summer time

Hong Kong · China

9:18 PM

Sat, Oct 17 · HKT

Best Meeting Times Between Edinburgh and Hong Kong

9:00 AM to 10:00 AM in Edinburgh (4:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Hong Kong). That's when both cities are inside working hours, 9 AM to 5 PM, giving 1 hour of overlap today.

Who's meeting

2 of 4 places

EdinburghOrganizerUnited Kingdom ·· summer time2:18PMnow
Hong KongChina ·9:18PMnow

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Date in Edinburgh

Working hours, everywhere

Best times to meet

Saturday, October 17, 2026, in Edinburgh time.

9:00AMBest · OptimalWorking hours in Edinburgh (09:00) and Hong Kong (16:00).
12:00PMOption 2 · GoodWorking hours in Edinburgh (12:00); just outside working hours in Hong Kong (19:00).
11:00AMOption 3 · GoodWorking hours in Edinburgh (11:00); just outside working hours in Hong Kong (18:00).

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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

Edinburgh9:00 AM BSTSat, Oct 17
Hong Kong4:00 PM UTC+8Sat, Oct 17
UTC2026-10-17 08:00 UTC

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Time difference between Edinburgh and Hong Kong

Hong Kong is 7 hours ahead of Edinburgh right now: Hong Kong is on HKT (UTC+8) and Edinburgh on BST (UTC+1). That changes on Sun, Oct 25, when clocks go back in Edinburgh: then Hong Kong is 8 hours ahead of Edinburgh.

Time difference between Edinburgh and Hong Kong over the next 12 months
From	Difference	Why
Now	Hong Kong 7 hours ahead	—
Sun, Oct 25	Hong Kong 8 hours ahead	Clocks go back in Edinburgh
Sun, Mar 28, 2027	Hong Kong 7 hours ahead	Clocks go forward in Edinburgh

Edinburgh is on Greenwich Mean Time. Hong Kong is on Hong Kong Standard Time.

Frequently Asked Questions: Edinburgh & Hong Kong Scheduling

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Hong Kong?: Hong Kong is 7 hours ahead of Edinburgh right now: Hong Kong is on HKT (UTC+8) and Edinburgh on BST (UTC+1). That changes on Sun, Oct 25, when clocks go back in Edinburgh: then Hong Kong is 8 hours ahead of Edinburgh.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Edinburgh and Hong Kong?: 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM in Edinburgh (4:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Hong Kong). That's when both cities are inside working hours, 9 AM to 5 PM, giving 1 hour of overlap today.
Does Edinburgh observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Edinburgh is on BST (UTC+1) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Oct 25, to GMT (UTC+0).
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 Edinburgh?: 4:00 PM in Hong Kong, on the same day.

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