Hong Kong to Recife Time Difference
Recife is 11 hours behind Hong Kong. When it is noon in Hong Kong, it is 01:00 in Recife.
Hong Kong (UTC+8) → Recife (UTC-3)
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When it's 11:00 in Hong Kong, it's 00:00 in Recife
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Hong Kong & Recife◐ Extended Hours (2 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
16,346 km
Est. Flight Time
~20.2h
Time Difference
-11h
Work Hours Overlap
0h
None
🔴 Office Closed
No overlap available
No overlap
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Hong Kong
19:00
Recife (-1)
09:00
Hong Kong
22:00
Recife (-1)
12:00
Hong Kong
01:00
Recife
15:00
Hong Kong
04:00
Recife
18:00
Hong Kong
07:00
Recife
21:00
Hong Kong
10:00
Recife
00:00
Hong Kong
13:00
Recife (-1)
03:00
Hong Kong
16:00
Recife (-1)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Hong Kong ahead of Recife?
Recife is 11 hours behind Hong Kong. When it is 12:00 noon in Hong Kong, it is 01:00 in Recife. Hong Kong operates on Asia/Hong Kong (UTC+8), while Recife uses America/Recife (UTC-3).
What is the best time to call Recife from Hong Kong?
Standard business hours (9 AM–5 PM) do not overlap between Hong Kong and Recife due to the 11 hours difference. Consider early morning or late evening calls, or use async communication.
Does the Hong Kong to Recife time difference change throughout the year?
The time difference can shift by up to one hour when either city observes Daylight Saving Time (DST). DST transition dates differ between countries — typically March/April in the Northern Hemisphere and October in the Southern Hemisphere. Always verify the live difference above when scheduling important meetings near DST changeover dates.
Flying between Hong Kong and Recife
The distance between Hong Kong and Recife is approximately 16,346 km. A direct flight typically takes around 20.2 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Recife time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.