Time zone meeting planner
Dubai and Hong Kong: plan a meeting across time zones
Dubai and Hong Kong are 4 hours apart (Hong Kong ahead). See the best meeting time, upcoming holidays and clock-change dates for both.
The time difference
The gap between Dubai and Hong Kong is constant all year: Hong Kong is 4 hours ahead of Dubai.
Best time to meet
A one-hour meeting starting around 9 AM in Dubai lands at 1 PM in Hong Kong — inside normal working hours (9 AM–5 PM) for both sides.
Clock changes to plan around
- Dubai does not change clocks.
- Hong Kong does not change clocks.
Upcoming public holidays
- 2 December — Dubai: National Day
- 3 December — Dubai: National Day
- 1 January 2027 — Dubai: New Year's Day
- 9 March 2027 — Dubai: Eid al-Fitr
- 26 September — Hong Kong: The Day following Mid-Autumn Festival
- 1 October — Hong Kong: National Day
- 18 October — Hong Kong: Double Ninth Festival
- 19 October — Hong Kong: Double Ninth Festival (observed)
Holiday data uses country-level public calendars and may miss regional observances or company shutdowns — confirm with your participant if the date matters.
Questions about Dubai and Hong Kong
What time is it in Hong Kong when it is 9 AM in Dubai?
For most of the year, 9 AM in Dubai is 1 PM in Hong Kong (UTC+4 against UTC+8). Open the planner for a specific date.
Does Dubai or Hong Kong change clocks first?
Neither Dubai nor Hong Kong observes daylight saving time.
Is there a public holiday in Dubai or Hong Kong soon?
Dubai: National Day on 2 December. Hong Kong: The Day following Mid-Autumn Festival on 26 September.