Stockholm to Hong Kong
+6hStockholm
CESTSOURCEHong Kong
HKTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
CEST and HKT on the World Map
The map below highlights the CEST (Central European Time) and HKT (Hong Kong Time) timezone regions across the globe.
CET – Central European Time
UTC+01:00Central European Time (CET) is used across most of Western and Central Europe, 1 hour ahead of UTC.
- •CET covers more European countries than any other time zone.
- •Spain uses CET despite being geographically aligned with GMT/WET.
- •The Frankfurt Stock Exchange, Euronext (Amsterdam/Paris), and Borsa Italiana operate on CET.
- •Over 500 million people live in the CET time zone.
- •France moved to CET during the German occupation in WWII and never switched back.
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 Stockholm
WikipediaStockholm operates on Central European Time (CET/CEST). As a global startup hub (home to Spotify, Klarna), Stockholm time coordinates Nordic tech markets.
Stockholm is spread across 14 islands connected by 57 bridges.
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.
Understanding the +6h Gap: Stockholm vs Hong Kong
Stockholm runs on Central European Summer Time (CEST) at UTC+02:00, currently observing daylight saving time. Hong Kong runs on Hong Kong Standard Time (HKT) at UTC+08:00. That puts Stockholm 6 hours ahead of Hong Kong — a difference of +6h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Stockholm it is 3:00 PM in Hong Kong. Midnight in Stockholm is 6:00 AM in Hong Kong.Stockholm observes daylight saving time while Hong Kong does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
Stockholm to Hong Kong time conversion table
| Stockholm (CEST) | Hong Kong (HKT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 6:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 12:00 PM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 1:00 PM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 2:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 3:00 PM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 6:00 PM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 9:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 11:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 12:00 AM | next day |
| 9:00 PM | 3:00 AM | next day |
Why people convert Stockholm to Hong Kong time
- Scheduling a call from Stockholm to Hong Kong: a 10:00 AM start in Stockholm lands at 4:00 PM in Hong Kong, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Stockholm and Hong Kong are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM CEST time (3:00 PM–5:00 PM HKT). That is roughly 2 hours of usable overlap.
- Coordinating a Stockholm-based team with Hong Kong contacts: quoting times in the other side's local clock — not your own — removes the single biggest source of missed meetings.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM CEST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +6h gap is not.
- Block 9:00 AM–11:00 AM CEST as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Stockholm and need Hong Kong colleagues present.
- Stockholm: Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026. Re-check this page after that date because the offset changes and so does the +6h gap.
About CET (Central European Time)
Central European Time (CET) is the standard time zone for most of Europe, covering over 30 countries from Spain to Poland, and from Norway to Italy. CET is 1 hour ahead of GMT and is used by the European Union's most populous nations. During summer, most CET countries switch to Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+02:00). Major European financial markets in Frankfurt, Paris, and Amsterdam operate on CET.
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 Stockholm and Hong Kong
Both Stockholm and Hong Kong sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–11:00 AM CEST, which is 3:00 PM–5:00 PM HKT. That gives roughly 2 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Stockholm and Hong Kong overlap for about 2 hours during the working day — enough for meetings if you avoid the edges of the window.
Stockholm is 6 hours ahead of Hong Kong (CEST UTC+02:00 → HKT UTC+08:00). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–11:00 AM CEST. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
Stockholm
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC+01:00 · DST: UTC+02:00
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 Stockholm and Hong Kong?
Stockholm (CEST, UTC+02:00) is 6 hours ahead of Hong Kong (HKT, UTC+08:00). The gap is currently +6h.
How do I convert Stockholm time to Hong Kong time?
Add +6h to Stockholm local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Stockholm is 3:00 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 +6h offset from Stockholm.
What is the best time to call Hong Kong from Stockholm?
Call between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM CEST — that maps to 3:00 PM–5:00 PM HKT and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is ahead, Stockholm or Hong Kong?
Stockholm is 6 hours ahead of Hong Kong. When it is 12:00 PM in Stockholm it is 6:00 PM in Hong Kong.
Do Stockholm and Hong Kong use different time zones?
Stockholm (Sweden) uses CEST at UTC+02:00, while Hong Kong (Hong Kong) uses HKT at UTC+08:00. The IANA identifiers are Europe/Stockholm and Asia/Hong_Kong.
Does daylight saving time affect the Stockholm–Hong Kong difference?
Yes at the moment: Stockholm is on daylight saving time and Hong Kong is not, so the +6h gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.
Which other cities share Stockholm's time zone?
CEST also covers Paris, Berlin, Rome, Madrid, Amsterdam, Brussels, Vienna, Warsaw and 10 more.
Which countries use CEST, Stockholm's zone?
CEST is used in Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, Austria, Switzerland and 19 more.
Is there a day difference between Stockholm and Hong Kong?
Not normally. The +6h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between Stockholm and Hong Kong?
Hong Kong is +6h from Stockholm.
What timezone is Stockholm in?
Stockholm operates on Central European Time (CET/CEST). As a global startup hub (home to Spotify, Klarna), Stockholm time coordinates Nordic tech 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 Stockholm?
Standard business hours in Stockholm are 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM CET.
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 Stockholm and Hong Kong?
The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Stockholm works 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM CET and Hong Kong works 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM HKT (+6h difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.
What currencies are used in Stockholm and Hong Kong?
Stockholm uses SEK (kr) while Hong Kong uses HKD (HK$). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.
How do Stockholm and Hong Kong compare in size?
Stockholm has a population of approximately 975,000 (metro: 2.4 million), while Hong Kong has approximately 7.5 million (metro: 7.5 million).
What are the major landmarks in Stockholm and Hong Kong?
Stockholm is known for Gamla Stan, Royal Palace, Vasa Museum. Hong Kong is famous for Victoria Peak, Tian Tan Buddha, Victoria Harbour.
Do Stockholm and Hong Kong have stock exchanges?
Yes. Stockholm has the Nasdaq Stockholm and Hong Kong has the HKEX (Hong Kong Stock Exchange). The +6h time difference affects trading hour overlaps between these exchanges.
Which countries use CET (Central European Time)?
CET is used in Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, and 21 more countries.
Does CET observe daylight saving time?
Yes, CET switches to CEST during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about CET?
CET covers more European countries than any other time zone. Spain uses CET despite being geographically aligned with GMT/WET.
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 Stockholm, what time is it in Hong Kong?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Stockholm (CET), it is +6h later in Hong Kong (HKT).
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