Does Hong Kong observe daylight saving time?

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

Does Melbourne observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Melbourne is on AEDT (UTC+11) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Apr 4, 2027, to AEST (UTC+10).

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

12:00 PM in Melbourne, on the same day.

Hong Kong to Melbourne Meeting Planner

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

Hong Kong · China

7:17 AM

Sun, Oct 18 · HKT

Melbourne · Australia

10:17 AM

Sun, Oct 18 · AEDT · summer time

Best Meeting Times Between Hong Kong and Melbourne

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

Who's meeting

2 of 4 places

Hong KongOrganizerChina ·7:17AMnow
MelbourneAustralia ·· summer time10:17AMnow

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Date in Hong Kong

Working hours, everywhere

Best times to meet

Sunday, October 18, 2026, in Hong Kong time.

1:00PMBest · OptimalWorking hours in Hong Kong (13:00) and Melbourne (16:00).
12:00PMOption 2 · OptimalWorking hours in Hong Kong (12:00) and Melbourne (15:00).
11:00AMOption 3 · OptimalWorking hours in Hong Kong (11:00) and Melbourne (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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Hong KongUTC+8
MelbourneAEDT
UTC	16	17	18	19	20	21	22	23	00	01	02	03	04	05	06	07	08	09	10	11	12	13	14	15

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Your meeting

Hong Kong1:00 PM UTC+8Sun, Oct 18
Melbourne4:00 PM AEDTSun, Oct 18
UTC2026-10-18 05:00 UTC

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Time difference between Hong Kong and Melbourne

Melbourne is 3 hours ahead of Hong Kong right now: Melbourne is on AEDT (UTC+11) and Hong Kong on HKT (UTC+8). That changes on Sun, Apr 4, 2027, when clocks go back in Melbourne: then Melbourne is 2 hours ahead of Hong Kong.

Time difference between Hong Kong and Melbourne over the next 12 months
From	Difference	Why
Now	Melbourne 3 hours ahead	—
Sun, Apr 4, 2027	Melbourne 2 hours ahead	Clocks go back in Melbourne
Sun, Oct 3, 2027	Melbourne 3 hours ahead	Clocks go forward in Melbourne

Hong Kong is on Hong Kong Standard Time. Melbourne is on Australian Eastern Standard Time.

Frequently Asked Questions: Hong Kong & Melbourne Scheduling

What is the time difference between Hong Kong and Melbourne?: Melbourne is 3 hours ahead of Hong Kong right now: Melbourne is on AEDT (UTC+11) and Hong Kong on HKT (UTC+8). That changes on Sun, Apr 4, 2027, when clocks go back in Melbourne: then Melbourne is 2 hours ahead of Hong Kong.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Hong Kong and Melbourne?: 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM in Hong Kong (12:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Melbourne). That's when both cities are inside working hours, 9 AM to 5 PM, giving 5 hours of overlap today.
Does Hong Kong observe daylight saving time?: No. Hong Kong stays on HKT (UTC+8) all year, so its clocks don't change.
Does Melbourne observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Melbourne is on AEDT (UTC+11) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Apr 4, 2027, to AEST (UTC+10).
What time is it in Melbourne when it's 9 AM in Hong Kong?: 12:00 PM in Melbourne, on the same day.

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