Time Difference Between Delhi and Hong Kong

The time difference between Delhi and Hong Kong is 2 hours and 30 minutes. When it is 12:00 noon in Delhi, it is 14:30 in Hong Kong. Delhi uses the Asia/Kolkata time zone (UTC+5:30), while Hong Kong uses Asia/Hong_Kong (UTC+8).

Hong Kong is 2 hours and 30 minutes ahead of Delhi — 2 hours and 30 minutes
Delhi, India
03:55:31
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+5:30 · IST
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
06:25:31
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+8 · HKT

Time Zone Details: Delhi vs Hong Kong

Detail Delhi Hong Kong
Time Zone IDAsia/KolkataAsia/Hong_Kong
UTC OffsetUTC+5:30UTC+8
AbbreviationISTHKT
DST ActiveNoNo
CountryIndiaHong Kong
RegionAsiaAsia

Best Time to Schedule a Call

There are 5 overlapping business hours between Delhi and Hong Kong (assuming 9:00–17:00 in each city). The ideal window for calls and meetings is:

09:00–14:30 in Delhi  =  11:30–17:00 in Hong Kong

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

Use this table to quickly convert any hour from Delhi time to Hong Kong time. Rows highlighted in green indicate overlapping business hours in both cities.

Delhi Hong Kong
00:00 02:30 Night
01:00 03:30 Night
02:00 04:30 Night
03:00 05:30 Night
04:00 06:30 Night
05:00 07:30 Night
06:00 08:30
07:00 09:30
08:00 10:30
09:00 11:30 Overlap
10:00 12:30 Overlap
11:00 13:30 Overlap
12:00 14:30 Overlap
13:00 15:30 Overlap
14:00 16:30 Overlap
15:00 17:30
16:00 18:30
17:00 19:30
18:00 20:30
19:00 21:30
20:00 22:30
21:00 23:30
22:00 00:30 (+1 day) Night
23:00 01:30 (+1 day) Night

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Neither Delhi nor Hong Kong is currently observing daylight saving time. If either city observes DST, the time difference will change by 1 hour when DST begins or ends. Always double-check before scheduling across these time zones during March–April and October–November.

Practical Tips for Delhi–Hong Kong Scheduling

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Delhi and Hong Kong?

The time difference is 2 hours and 30 minutes. Hong Kong is 2 hours and 30 minutes ahead of Delhi.

Does the time difference change during the year?

It can. If either Delhi or Hong Kong observes daylight saving time, the gap will shift by 1 hour during the transition periods (typically March–April and October–November).

When is the best time to call from Delhi to Hong Kong?

The best window is between 09:00 and 14:30 Delhi time, which corresponds to 11:30–17:00 in Hong Kong. Both sides fall within normal business hours.

How do I convert Delhi time to Hong Kong time?

Add 2 hours and 30 minutes to Delhi time to get Hong Kong time. Use the hour-by-hour table above for a quick reference.

Related Pages

For sunrise and sunset data, visit TheSunsetTimes.com. For detailed DST schedules, see DaylightSavingTime.info.