Time Difference Between Hong Kong and Dublin

The time difference between Hong Kong and Dublin is 7 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in Hong Kong, it is 05:00 in Dublin. Hong Kong uses the Asia/Hong_Kong time zone (UTC+8), while Dublin uses Europe/Dublin (UTC+1).

Dublin is 7 hours behind Hong Kong — 7 hours
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
07:40:15
Monday, May 11, 2026
UTC+8 · HKT
Dublin, Ireland
00:40:15
Monday, May 11, 2026
UTC+1 · IST (DST)

Time Zone Details: Hong Kong vs Dublin

Detail Hong Kong Dublin
Time Zone IDAsia/Hong_KongEurope/Dublin
UTC OffsetUTC+8UTC+1
AbbreviationHKTIST
DST ActiveNoYes — currently observing
CountryHong KongIreland
RegionAsiaEurope

Best Time to Schedule a Call

There are 1 overlapping business hours between Hong Kong and Dublin (assuming 9:00–17:00 in each city). The ideal window for calls and meetings is:

16:00–17:00 in Hong Kong  =  09:00–10:00 in Dublin

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

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

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

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Dublin is currently observing daylight saving time, while Hong Kong is on standard time. When Dublin switches back to standard time, the difference between these two cities will shift by 1 hour.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Hong Kong and Dublin?

The time difference is 7 hours. Dublin is 7 hours behind Hong Kong.

Does the time difference change during the year?

Yes. One of these cities observes DST while the other does not, so the difference shifts by 1 hour when DST begins or ends.

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

The best window is between 16:00 and 17:00 Hong Kong time, which corresponds to 09:00–10:00 in Dublin. Both sides fall within normal business hours.

How do I convert Hong Kong time to Dublin time?

Subtract 7 hours from Hong Kong time to get Dublin 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.