Portugal to Hong Kong
+7hPortugal
WESTSOURCEHong Kong
HKTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
WEST and HKT on the World Map
The map below highlights the WEST (Western European Time) and HKT (Hong Kong Time) timezone regions across the globe.
WET – Western European Time
UTC+00:00Western European Time (WET) is the time zone for Portugal, Morocco, and the Canary Islands, same as UTC+00:00.
- •Portugal is the only mainland European country in the WET time zone.
- •The Canary Islands are on WET despite being part of Spain (which uses CET).
- •WET is identical to GMT and UTC+00:00.
HKT – Hong Kong Time
UTC+08:00Hong Kong Time (HKT, UTC+08:00) is the time zone for Hong Kong, 8 hours ahead of UTC.
- •Hong Kong does not observe daylight saving time and has kept UTC+08:00 since 1979.
- •HKT shares its offset with China Standard Time, Singapore Time and Philippine Time.
- •The Hong Kong Stock Exchange opens at 09:30 HKT.
- •Hong Kong Time does not change with the seasons, so its gap to other zones is fixed.
About Hong Kong
WikipediaHong Kong Time (HKT) is UTC+8 with no daylight saving. As a major financial gateway to China, Hong Kong trading hours overlap with European morning sessions.
The city has one of the world's most efficient and affordable public transit systems.
Time Conversion Guide: Portugal to Hong Kong
Portugal runs on Western European Summer Time (WEST) at UTC+01:00, currently observing daylight saving time. Hong Kong runs on Hong Kong Standard Time (HKT) at UTC+08:00. That puts Portugal 7 hours ahead of Hong Kong — a difference of +7h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Portugal it is 4:00 PM in Hong Kong. Midnight in Portugal is 7:00 AM in Hong Kong.Portugal observes daylight saving time while Hong Kong does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
Portugal to Hong Kong time conversion table
| Portugal (WEST) | Hong Kong (HKT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 7:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 1:00 PM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 2:00 PM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 3:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 4:00 PM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 7:00 PM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 10:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 12:00 AM | next day |
| 6:00 PM | 1:00 AM | next day |
| 9:00 PM | 4:00 AM | next day |
Why people convert Portugal to Hong Kong time
- Scheduling a call from Portugal to Hong Kong: a 10:00 AM start in Portugal lands at 5:00 PM in Hong Kong, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Portugal and Hong Kong are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM WEST time (4:00 PM–5:00 PM HKT). That is roughly 1 hours of usable overlap.
- Booking travel or deliveries: tracking Hong Kong local time against Portugal keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the +7h offset.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM WEST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +7h gap is not.
- Block 9:00 AM–10:00 AM WEST as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Portugal and need Hong Kong colleagues present.
- Portugal: Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026. Re-check this page after that date because the offset changes and so does the +7h gap.
About WET (Western European Time)
Western European Time (WET) is used in Portugal, the Canary Islands (Spain), Morocco, and several other locations. It is equivalent to GMT/UTC. During summer, Portugal and the Canary Islands switch to WEST (Western European Summer Time, UTC+01:00).
About HKT (Hong Kong Time)
Hong Kong Time (HKT) is fixed at UTC+08:00 all year and does not observe daylight saving time. Hong Kong last used summer time in 1979 and has kept a single offset since. HKT shares the UTC+08:00 offset with China Standard Time, Singapore Time, Malaysian Time, Philippine Time and Australian Western Standard Time, but is listed separately because Hong Kong maintains its own timekeeping authority. As a major financial centre, Hong Kong's trading hours set the rhythm for markets across Asia, opening at 09:30 HKT which is 01:30 in London and 20:30 the previous evening in New York.
Best time to call between Portugal and Hong Kong
Both Portugal and Hong Kong sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–10:00 AM WEST, which is 4:00 PM–5:00 PM HKT. That gives roughly 1 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Portugal and Hong Kong overlap for only 60 minutes (9:00 AM–10:00 AM WEST), so meetings have to be booked precisely.
Portugal is 7 hours ahead of Hong Kong (WEST UTC+01:00 → HKT UTC+08:00). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–10:00 AM WEST. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
Portugal
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC+00:00 · DST: UTC+01:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026
Hong Kong
Does not observe DST
Learn More About Time
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Portugal and Hong Kong?
Portugal (WEST, UTC+01:00) is 7 hours ahead of Hong Kong (HKT, UTC+08:00). The gap is currently +7h.
How do I convert Portugal time to Hong Kong time?
Add +7h to Portugal local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Portugal is 4:00 PM in Hong Kong.
What time is it in Hong Kong right now?
Hong Kong uses HKT at UTC+08:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +7h offset from Portugal.
What is the best time to call Hong Kong from Portugal?
Call between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM WEST — that maps to 4:00 PM–5:00 PM HKT and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is ahead, Portugal or Hong Kong?
Portugal is 7 hours ahead of Hong Kong. When it is 12:00 PM in Portugal it is 7:00 PM in Hong Kong.
Do Portugal and Hong Kong use different time zones?
Portugal (Portugal) uses WEST at UTC+01:00, while Hong Kong (Hong Kong) uses HKT at UTC+08:00. The IANA identifiers are Europe/Lisbon and Asia/Hong_Kong.
Does daylight saving time affect the Portugal–Hong Kong difference?
Yes at the moment: Portugal is on daylight saving time and Hong Kong is not, so the +7h gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.
Which other cities share Portugal's time zone?
WEST also covers Lisbon, Porto, Casablanca, Las Palmas, Funchal, Rabat.
Which countries use WEST, Portugal's zone?
WEST is used in Portugal, Spain (Canary Islands), Morocco, Western Sahara.
Is there a day difference between Portugal and Hong Kong?
Not normally. The +7h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between Portugal and Hong Kong?
Hong Kong is +7h from Portugal.
What timezone is Portugal in?
Portugal operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is Hong Kong in?
Hong Kong Time (HKT) is UTC+8 with no daylight saving. As a major financial gateway to China, Hong Kong trading hours overlap with European morning sessions.
What are the business hours in Hong Kong?
Standard business hours in Hong Kong are 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM HKT.
Which countries use WET (Western European Time)?
WET is used in Portugal, Spain (Canary Islands), Morocco, Western Sahara.
Does WET observe daylight saving time?
Yes, WET switches to WEST during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about WET?
Portugal is the only mainland European country in the WET time zone. The Canary Islands are on WET despite being part of Spain (which uses CET).
Which cities are in the HKT timezone?
Major cities in the HKT timezone include Hong Kong, Kowloon, Tsuen Wan, Sha Tin.
What is the UTC offset for HKT?
Hong Kong Time (HKT) is at UTC+08:00.
What should I know about the HKT timezone?
Hong Kong does not observe daylight saving time and has kept UTC+08:00 since 1979. HKT shares its offset with China Standard Time, Singapore Time and Philippine Time.
When is it midnight in Portugal, what time is it in Hong Kong?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Portugal (WET), it is +7h later in Hong Kong (HKT).
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