Time Difference Between Hong Kong and Lyon

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

Lyon is 7 hours behind Hong Kong — 7 hours
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
06:28:19
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+8 · HKT
Lyon, France
23:28:19
Thursday, March 26, 2026
UTC+1 · CET

Time Zone Details: Hong Kong vs Lyon

Detail Hong Kong Lyon
Time Zone IDAsia/Hong_KongEurope/Paris
UTC OffsetUTC+8UTC+1
AbbreviationHKTCET
DST ActiveNoNo
CountryHong KongFrance
RegionAsiaEurope

Best Time to Schedule a Call

There are 1 overlapping business hours between Hong Kong and Lyon (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 Lyon

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

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

Hong Kong Lyon
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

Neither Hong Kong nor Lyon 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Hong Kong and Lyon?

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

Does the time difference change during the year?

It can. If either Hong Kong or Lyon 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 Hong Kong to Lyon?

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

How do I convert Hong Kong time to Lyon time?

Subtract 7 hours from Hong Kong time to get Lyon 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.