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.
Check another date for Dubai and Hong KongClock 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
- 1 October — Hong Kong: National Day
- 18 October — Hong Kong: Double Ninth Festival
- 19 October — Hong Kong: Double Ninth Festival (observed)
- 25 December — Hong Kong: Christmas Day
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
When is the best time to meet between Dubai and Hong Kong?
Aim for 9 AM in Dubai, which is 1 PM in Hong Kong. That keeps both sides inside a normal 9 AM–5 PM day, so neither is dialling in before breakfast or after dinner. Check the date against each country's public holidays before sending the invite.
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: National Day on 1 October.