What timezone are group buy deadlines based on?

Always Hong Kong time (GMT+8) — every deadline shown on product pages and the group buy hub uses this, regardless of where the buyer is located.

How do I quickly convert the deadline if I'm in the UK, Australia, or Canada?

Subtract 7 hours for UK summer time, add 2 hours for Australia's east coast, and subtract 12 hours for eastern Canada — that gets you the correct local deadline.

How do I know a group has filled without missing the notification?

The system automatically sends an app push and email the moment a campaign hits its minimum headcount, so you don't need to keep checking manually.

A campaign is close to filling right before the deadline — can I still help push it over?

Yes — the group buy page shows live progress on how many orders are still needed, so you can share it with friends or family for a last-minute push.

I missed a campaign's deadline — is that it?

That round is closed, but popular items usually relaunch quickly. Follow the item on the group buy page to catch the next round early.

Can a deadline change after a campaign starts?

No — the deadline and minimum headcount are fixed when the campaign launches and stated clearly on the product page before you order.

Is there a way to track deadlines without checking every day?

Yes — once you order, the system tracks your campaign's progress automatically and notifies you when it fills or closes, so you don't have to keep it in mind yourself.

When Do KK Market Group Buys Close? A Timezone Guide for Overseas Hong Kongers

You check a campaign right before bed and it's only a few orders short of filling — then you wake up and it's already afternoon in Hong Kong. Did you just miss the deadline? This is one of the most common questions we get from overseas Hong Kongers. The time difference feels risky, but once you know how KK Market handles it, there's nothing to calculate.

What timezone are group buy deadlines set in?

Simple answer: Hong Kong time (GMT+8), always. Every campaign's deadline is listed on the product page and the group buy hub — for example, "closes 11:59pm on August 20" always means that moment in Hong Kong. In practical terms: for the UK during summer time (GMT+1), subtract 7 hours — that's 4:59pm UK time. For Australia's east coast (GMT+10), add 2 hours — 1:59am the next day. For eastern Canada (EDT, GMT-4), subtract 12 hours — 11:59am the previous day. One rule covers every region: Hong Kong time is the source of truth.

Do I get notified the moment a group fills?

Yes. As soon as a campaign hits its minimum headcount, the group price locks in and every buyer who ordered gets an automatic app push and email notification — no need to keep refreshing the group buy page. For fast-moving items like the YSL 10ml perfume mini, set your notifications and go to sleep — you'll have the result waiting when you wake up.

A campaign is a few orders short right before the deadline — can I still make it?

Often, yes. The group buy page shows live progress on how many more orders each campaign needs. If it's only three or five short, share it with family or friends to push it over the line — small items like the Sanrio mini glass set are built for exactly this kind of last-minute group push.

I found a campaign after its deadline — do I have to wait for the next round?

Yes, orders close once the deadline passes — but new rounds come around quickly for popular items. Beauty and skincare bestsellers like the IPSA 50ml brightening essence or the The Whoo premium skincare set tend to relaunch fast, so check the group buy page and follow the items you want to catch the next campaign early.

Who benefits most from tracking deadlines this way?

Shift workers or anyone whose schedule runs opposite to Hong Kong daytime and can't check campaigns in real time
First-time overseas buyers in the UK, Australia, or Canada still getting used to converting the time difference
Anyone eyeing sea-freight bulk items like the Skater mesh sandwich press, where the confirmation window tends to run longer and the deadline is worth noting down
Group organizers coordinating friends or family to order together before a shared deadline

Once you know the deadline is always Hong Kong time and a fill triggers an automatic notification, the time difference stops being a worry. Check live deadlines and progress for your campaigns on the group buy page, set your notifications, and order with confidence.