🇭🇰 Hong Kong ↔ 🇮🇹 Rome

Hong Kong is usually 6 hours ahead of Rome. Rome observes daylight saving time and Hong Kong does not, so the difference shifts by an hour around the changeovers.

Sunrise 5:41 AMSunset 7:11 PM(local)

Sunrise 5:36 AMSunset 8:50 PM(local)

Rome: daylight saving timeNow UTC+2. Next change: October 25, 2026 — clocks go back 1 hour.
Hong KongUTC+8
RomeUTC+2

🇭🇰 Hong Kong

Dialing code+852
Population7,396,076
Coordinates22.28°N, 114.17°E
Elevation60 m

🇮🇹 Rome

Dialing code+39
Population2,318,895
Coordinates41.89°N, 12.51°E
Elevation20 m

Best time for a call: 15:00–18:00 in Hong KongAdd to calendar

Working hours assumed 9:00–18:00.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Hong Kong and Rome?
Hong Kong is 6 hours ahead of Rome. Use the side-by-side clocks and the day/night strips above to convert any hour between them.
When is the best time to call between Hong Kong and Rome?
The best window to call is 15:00–18:00 Hong Kong time, when working hours overlap in both cities. Pick an hour on the strips to add it to your calendar.
Why does the time difference between Hong Kong and Rome change?
Because at least one of Hong Kong and Rome observes daylight saving time, the difference shifts by an hour when one city changes its clocks and the other has not yet (or does not).