AEST to HKT Time Converter
Convert Australian Eastern Time to Hong Kong Time instantly.
Scroll the timeline to check any hour of the day.
Australian Eastern Time
AEST
6:26
Hong Kong Time
HKT
4:26
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How the AEST to HKT time difference works
HKT is 2 hours behind AEST. Australian Eastern Time (AEST) is the time zone of eastern Australia. Hong Kong Time (HKT) is the time zone of Hong Kong. For example, 9:00 AM AEST is 7:00 AM HKT. Scroll the timeline above to convert any moment, or use the chart below for a quick reference.
Time difference
2 hours
Daylight saving
AEST only
AEST offset
UTC+10
HKT offset
UTC+8
AEST to HKT conversion chart
| Australian Eastern Time (AEST) | Hong Kong Time (HKT) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 10:00 PM -1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 11:00 PM -1 day |
| 2:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
Best time to meet
A standard 9 to 5 workday overlaps from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM AEST (9:00 AM to 3:00 PM HKT). Schedule inside that window to catch both coasts during business hours.
Cities in each time zone
Australian Eastern Time (AEST)
SydneyMelbourneBrisbaneCanberraGold Coast
Hong Kong Time (HKT)
Hong KongKowloonVictoriaTsuen Wan
AEST to HKT questions
Is HKT ahead of or behind AEST?
HKT is 2 hours behind AEST. So 9:00 AM AEST is 7:00 AM HKT, and 5:00 PM AEST is 3:00 PM HKT.
What time is it in HKT when it is 12:00 PM AEST?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) AEST in Australian Eastern Time, it is 10:00 AM HKT in Hong Kong Time.
How many hours difference is there between AEST and HKT?
There is a 2 hours difference. Hong Kong Time (HKT) runs 2 hours behind Australian Eastern Time (AEST).
Do AEST and HKT observe daylight saving time?
Australian Eastern Time observes daylight saving time but Hong Kong Time does not, so the difference between them changes by an hour twice a year.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between AEST and HKT?
A standard 9-to-5 workday overlaps from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM AEST (9:00 AM to 3:00 PM HKT). Scheduling inside that window keeps the call during business hours in both Australian Eastern Time and Hong Kong Time.
Which cities use AEST and HKT?
Australian Eastern Time (AEST) covers cities such as Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra, Gold Coast. Hong Kong Time (HKT) covers cities such as Hong Kong, Kowloon, Victoria, Tsuen Wan.