HKT — Hong Kong Time
UTC+08:00 · 8 hours ahead of UTC
Details
| Abbreviation | HKT |
| Full name | Hong Kong Time |
| UTC offset | UTC+08:00 |
| IANA identifier | Asia/Hong_Kong |
| DST | Not observed |
Time Difference from HKT
| City | Difference |
|---|---|
| New York | +12h |
| Chicago | +13h |
| Los Angeles | +15h |
| London | +7h |
| Paris | +6h |
| Moscow | +5h |
| Dubai | +4h |
| Mumbai | +2h 30m |
| Bangkok | +1h |
| Shanghai | Same time |
| Tokyo | -1h |
| Sydney | -2h |
| Auckland | -4h |
Using HKT in practice
Planning notes for business hours, handoffs, and recurring meetings in this timezone.
Right now
It is currently evening in HKT, which is near the edge of the workday. Standard business-hour checks should use 9:00 AM-5:00 PM local time.
Best overlap
The best listed workday overlap is with Shanghai: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM HKT equals 9:00 AM-5:00 PM there.
Recurring events
This zone has no listed DST shift, which keeps recurring events simpler across the year.
| Market | HKT | Their time |
|---|---|---|
| Shanghai | 9:00 AM-5:00 PM | 9:00 AM-5:00 PM |
| Bangkok | 10:00 AM-5:00 PM | 9:00 AM-4:00 PM |
| Tokyo | 9:00 AM-4:00 PM | 10:00 AM-5:00 PM |
| Sydney | 9:00 AM-3:00 PM | 11:00 AM-5:00 PM |
| Mumbai | 12:00 PM-5:00 PM | 9:30 AM-2:30 PM |
| Auckland | 9:00 AM-1:00 PM | 1:00 PM-5:00 PM |
Convert HKT to Other Time Zones
Cities in HKT
About HKT (Hong Kong Time)
HKT (Hong Kong Time) is a time zone with a UTC offset of +08:00, meaning it is 8 hours ahead of UTC. The IANA timezone database identifies it as Asia/Hong_Kong. It is used in 8 countries, including Australia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, and others.
HKT does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset of +08:00 remains the same throughout the year, which simplifies scheduling with locations in this time zone.
Major cities in HKT include Hong Kong, and 25 more.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HKT?
HKT stands for Hong Kong Time. It is 8 hours ahead of UTC (UTC+08:00). The IANA timezone identifier is Asia/Hong_Kong.
What is the current time in HKT?
The current HKT time is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. HKT is UTC+08:00, which is 8 hours ahead of UTC.
Does HKT observe daylight saving time?
No, HKT does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset of +08:00 remains constant throughout the year.
What countries use HKT?
Countries and regions using HKT include Australia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Philippines, Russia, Singapore, Taiwan.
How do I convert HKT to my local time?
Use our time zone converter to convert HKT to any other time zone. You can also check the time difference table on this page which shows the offset between HKT and 13 major world cities.