BST to HKT Time Converter
Convert British Summer Time to Hong Kong Time instantly.
Scroll the timeline to check any hour of the day.
British Summer Time
BST
9:26
Hong Kong Time
HKT
4:26
BST is on daylight savings (BST), while HKT is on standard time (HKT) right now.
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How the BST to HKT time difference works
HKT is 7 hours ahead of BST. British Summer Time (BST) is the spring-to-autumn daylight time of the United Kingdom. Hong Kong Time (HKT) is the time zone of Hong Kong. For example, 9:00 AM BST is 4:00 PM HKT. Scroll the timeline above to convert any moment, or use the chart below for a quick reference.
Time difference
7 hours
Daylight saving
BST only
BST offset
UTC+0
HKT offset
UTC+8
BST to HKT conversion chart
| British Summer Time (BST) | Hong Kong Time (HKT) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 12:00 AM +1 day |
| 6:00 PM | 1:00 AM +1 day |
| 7:00 PM | 2:00 AM +1 day |
| 8:00 PM | 3:00 AM +1 day |
| 9:00 PM | 4:00 AM +1 day |
| 10:00 PM | 5:00 AM +1 day |
| 11:00 PM | 6:00 AM +1 day |
Best time to meet
A standard 9 to 5 workday overlaps from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM BST (4:00 PM to 5:00 PM HKT). Schedule inside that window to catch both coasts during business hours.
Cities in each time zone
British Summer Time (BST)
LondonManchesterBirminghamGlasgowLiverpoolBristol
Hong Kong Time (HKT)
Hong KongKowloonVictoriaTsuen Wan
BST to HKT questions
Is HKT ahead of or behind BST?
HKT is 7 hours ahead of BST. So 9:00 AM BST is 4:00 PM HKT, and 5:00 PM BST is 12:00 AM HKT.
What time is it in HKT when it is 12:00 PM BST?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) BST in British Summer Time, it is 7:00 PM HKT in Hong Kong Time.
How many hours difference is there between BST and HKT?
There is a 7 hours difference. Hong Kong Time (HKT) runs 7 hours ahead of British Summer Time (BST).
Do BST and HKT observe daylight saving time?
British Summer 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 BST and HKT?
A standard 9-to-5 workday overlaps from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM BST (4:00 PM to 5:00 PM HKT). Scheduling inside that window keeps the call during business hours in both British Summer Time and Hong Kong Time.
Which cities use BST and HKT?
British Summer Time (BST) covers cities such as London, Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow, Liverpool, Bristol. Hong Kong Time (HKT) covers cities such as Hong Kong, Kowloon, Victoria, Tsuen Wan.