Helsinki to Hong Kong
+5hHelsinki
EESTSOURCEHong Kong
HKTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
EEST and HKT on the World Map
The map below highlights the EEST (Eastern European Time) and HKT (Hong Kong Time) timezone regions across the globe.
EET – Eastern European Time
UTC+02:00Eastern European Time (EET) is used in Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and northeastern Africa, 2 hours ahead of UTC.
- •EET covers countries across three continents: Europe, Asia, and Africa.
- •Cairo is the most populous city in the EET zone.
- •Turkey used to be on EET but permanently moved to UTC+03:00 in 2016.
- •Finland, the Baltic states, and Greece all use EET.
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 Helsinki
WikipediaHelsinki operates on Eastern European Time (EET/EEST), UTC+2. As a global gaming and design hub, Helsinki coordinates with EU and Russian markets.
Finland has been ranked the world's happiest country for several consecutive years.
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.
Comparing Time Zones: Helsinki and Hong Kong
Helsinki runs on Eastern European Summer Time (EEST) at UTC+03:00, currently observing daylight saving time. Hong Kong runs on Hong Kong Standard Time (HKT) at UTC+08:00. That puts Helsinki 5 hours ahead of Hong Kong — a difference of +5h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Helsinki it is 2:00 PM in Hong Kong. Midnight in Helsinki is 5:00 AM in Hong Kong.Helsinki observes daylight saving time while Hong Kong does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
Helsinki to Hong Kong time conversion table
| Helsinki (EEST) | Hong Kong (HKT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 5:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 11:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 12:00 PM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 1:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 2:00 PM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 5:00 PM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 8:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 10:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 11:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 2:00 AM | next day |
Why people convert Helsinki to Hong Kong time
- Scheduling a call from Helsinki to Hong Kong: a 10:00 AM start in Helsinki lands at 3:00 PM in Hong Kong, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Helsinki and Hong Kong are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM EEST time (2:00 PM–5:00 PM HKT). That is roughly 3 hours of usable overlap.
- Booking travel or deliveries: tracking Hong Kong local time against Helsinki keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the +5h offset.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM EEST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +5h gap is not.
- Block 9:00 AM–12:00 PM EEST as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Helsinki and need Hong Kong colleagues present.
- Helsinki: Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026. Re-check this page after that date because the offset changes and so does the +5h gap.
About EET (Eastern European Time)
Eastern European Time (EET) covers a wide geographical area including Eastern Europe (Finland, Greece, Romania, Bulgaria, Ukraine), the Middle East (Israel, Lebanon, Jordan), and northeastern Africa (Egypt, Libya). During summer, most EET countries switch to Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+03:00). Turkey permanently moved to UTC+03:00 in 2016, effectively leaving EET.
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 Helsinki and Hong Kong
Both Helsinki and Hong Kong sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–12:00 PM EEST, which is 2:00 PM–5:00 PM HKT. That gives roughly 3 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Helsinki and Hong Kong overlap for about 3 hours during the working day — enough for meetings if you avoid the edges of the window.
Helsinki is 5 hours ahead of Hong Kong (EEST UTC+03:00 → HKT UTC+08:00). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–12:00 PM EEST. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
Helsinki
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC+02:00 · DST: UTC+03:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026
Hong Kong
Does not observe DST
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Helsinki and Hong Kong?
Helsinki (EEST, UTC+03:00) is 5 hours ahead of Hong Kong (HKT, UTC+08:00). The gap is currently +5h.
How do I convert Helsinki time to Hong Kong time?
Add +5h to Helsinki local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Helsinki is 2:00 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 +5h offset from Helsinki.
What is the best time to call Hong Kong from Helsinki?
Call between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM EEST — that maps to 2:00 PM–5:00 PM HKT and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is ahead, Helsinki or Hong Kong?
Helsinki is 5 hours ahead of Hong Kong. When it is 12:00 PM in Helsinki it is 5:00 PM in Hong Kong.
Do Helsinki and Hong Kong use different time zones?
Helsinki (Finland) uses EEST at UTC+03:00, while Hong Kong (Hong Kong) uses HKT at UTC+08:00. The IANA identifiers are Europe/Helsinki and Asia/Hong_Kong.
Does daylight saving time affect the Helsinki–Hong Kong difference?
Yes at the moment: Helsinki is on daylight saving time and Hong Kong is not, so the +5h gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.
Which other cities share Helsinki's time zone?
EEST also covers Cairo, Athens, Helsinki, Bucharest, Kyiv, Sofia, Jerusalem, Tel Aviv and 4 more.
Which countries use EEST, Helsinki's zone?
EEST is used in Finland, Greece, Romania, Bulgaria, Ukraine, Egypt, Israel, Lebanon and 9 more.
Is there a day difference between Helsinki and Hong Kong?
Not normally. The +5h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between Helsinki and Hong Kong?
Hong Kong is +5h from Helsinki.
What timezone is Helsinki in?
Helsinki operates on Eastern European Time (EET/EEST), UTC+2. As a global gaming and design hub, Helsinki coordinates with EU and Russian markets.
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 Helsinki?
Standard business hours in Helsinki are 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM EET.
What are the business hours in Hong Kong?
Standard business hours in Hong Kong are 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM HKT.
What is the best time to schedule a call between Helsinki and Hong Kong?
The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Helsinki works 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM EET and Hong Kong works 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM HKT (+5h difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.
What currencies are used in Helsinki and Hong Kong?
Helsinki uses EUR (€) while Hong Kong uses HKD (HK$). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.
How do Helsinki and Hong Kong compare in size?
Helsinki has a population of approximately 656,000 (metro: 1.5 million), while Hong Kong has approximately 7.5 million (metro: 7.5 million).
What are the major landmarks in Helsinki and Hong Kong?
Helsinki is known for Helsinki Cathedral, Suomenlinna Fortress, Temppeliaukio Church. Hong Kong is famous for Victoria Peak, Tian Tan Buddha, Victoria Harbour.
Do Helsinki and Hong Kong have stock exchanges?
Yes. Helsinki has the Nasdaq Helsinki and Hong Kong has the HKEX (Hong Kong Stock Exchange). The +5h time difference affects trading hour overlaps between these exchanges.
Which countries use EET (Eastern European Time)?
EET is used in Finland, Greece, Romania, Bulgaria, Ukraine, Egypt, and 11 more countries.
Does EET observe daylight saving time?
Yes, EET switches to EEST during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about EET?
EET covers countries across three continents: Europe, Asia, and Africa. Cairo is the most populous city in the EET zone.
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 Helsinki, what time is it in Hong Kong?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Helsinki (EET), it is +5h later in Hong Kong (HKT).
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