Hong Kong Time (HKT)

Hong Kong Time (HKT) is a time zone that is UTC +8:00, meaning it is 8 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time. It is used in Hong Kong and remains consistent throughout the year.

Current Time in HKT

CURRENT HKT TIME
00:00:00 HKT

Quick Facts

  • Time Standard: Hong Kong Time (HKT)
  • Offset: UTC +08:00
  • Daylight Saving Time: Not observed
  • Used By: Hong Kong
  • Also Known As: HKT

Time Difference From HKT

Hong Kong Time is 8 hours ahead of UTC.

Examples:

New York: HKT −13 hours (−12 during DST)
London: HKT +8 hours (or +7 during DST)
Sydney: HKT +2 hours (or +3 during DST)


Daylight Saving Time

Hong Kong Time does not observe daylight saving time. The time remains the same throughout the year.


Best Time to Call

HKT is ideal for coordinating between Asia-Pacific regions and Australia.

For example:

10:00 HKT may correspond to midday in Australia and early morning in Europe.


Frequently Asked Questions

What does HKT stand for?
HKT stands for Hong Kong Time.

Does Hong Kong use daylight saving time?
No, Hong Kong does not observe DST.

Is HKT the same as China time?
Yes, HKT and China Standard Time (CST China) both use UTC +8.


Where HKT Is Used

Hong Kong Time is used in:


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