BST to Hong Kong Time Converter
Convert British Summer Time to Hong Kong instantly.
Scroll the timeline to check any hour of the day.
British Summer Time
BST
9:31
Hong Kong
HKT
4:31
BST is on daylight savings (BST), while Hong Kong is on standard time (HKT) right now.
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How the BST to Hong Kong time difference works
Hong Kong is 7 hours ahead of BST. British Summer Time (BST) is the spring-to-autumn daylight time of the United Kingdom. Hong Kong (HKT) is a city in Hong Kong. For example, 9:00 AM BST is 4:00 PM Hong Kong. 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
Hong Kong offset
UTC+8
BST to Hong Kong conversion chart
| British Summer Time (BST) | Hong Kong (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 Hong Kong). Schedule inside that window to catch both coasts during business hours.
Cities in each time zone
British Summer Time (BST)
LondonManchesterBirminghamGlasgowLiverpoolBristol
Hong Kong (HKT)
KowloonTuen MunTsuen WanSha TinYuen Long
BST to Hong Kong questions
Is Hong Kong ahead of or behind BST?
Hong Kong is 7 hours ahead of BST. So 9:00 AM BST is 4:00 PM Hong Kong, and 5:00 PM BST is 12:00 AM Hong Kong.
What time is it in Hong Kong when it is 12:00 PM BST?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) BST in British Summer Time, it is 7:00 PM Hong Kong in Hong Kong.
How many hours difference is there between BST and Hong Kong?
There is a 7 hours difference. Hong Kong (HKT) runs 7 hours ahead of British Summer Time (BST).
Do BST and Hong Kong observe daylight saving time?
British Summer Time observes daylight saving time but Hong Kong 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 Hong Kong?
A standard 9-to-5 workday overlaps from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM BST (4:00 PM to 5:00 PM Hong Kong). Scheduling inside that window keeps the call during business hours in both British Summer Time and Hong Kong.
Which cities use BST and Hong Kong?
British Summer Time (BST) covers cities such as London, Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow, Liverpool, Bristol. Hong Kong (HKT) covers cities such as Kowloon, Tuen Mun, Tsuen Wan, Sha Tin, Yuen Long.