CET to HKT Time Converter
Convert Central European Time to Hong Kong Time instantly.
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Central European Time
CET
10:26
Hong Kong Time
HKT
4:26
CET is on daylight savings (CEST), while HKT is on standard time (HKT) right now.
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How the CET to HKT time difference works
HKT is 6 hours ahead of CET. Central European Time (CET) is used across much of central and western Europe. Hong Kong Time (HKT) is the time zone of Hong Kong. For example, 9:00 AM CET is 3:00 PM HKT. Scroll the timeline above to convert any moment, or use the chart below for a quick reference.
Time difference
6 hours
Daylight saving
CET only
CET offset
UTC+1
HKT offset
UTC+8
CET to HKT conversion chart
| Central European Time (CET) | Hong Kong Time (HKT) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 12:00 AM +1 day |
| 7:00 PM | 1:00 AM +1 day |
| 8:00 PM | 2:00 AM +1 day |
| 9:00 PM | 3:00 AM +1 day |
| 10:00 PM | 4:00 AM +1 day |
| 11:00 PM | 5:00 AM +1 day |
Best time to meet
A standard 9 to 5 workday overlaps from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM CET (3:00 PM to 5:00 PM HKT). Schedule inside that window to catch both coasts during business hours.
Cities in each time zone
Central European Time (CET)
ParisBerlinMadridRomeAmsterdamWarsaw
Hong Kong Time (HKT)
Hong KongKowloonVictoriaTsuen Wan
CET to HKT questions
Is HKT ahead of or behind CET?
HKT is 6 hours ahead of CET. So 9:00 AM CET is 3:00 PM HKT, and 5:00 PM CET is 11:00 PM HKT.
What time is it in HKT when it is 12:00 PM CET?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) CET in Central European Time, it is 6:00 PM HKT in Hong Kong Time.
How many hours difference is there between CET and HKT?
There is a 6 hours difference. Hong Kong Time (HKT) runs 6 hours ahead of Central European Time (CET).
Do CET and HKT observe daylight saving time?
Central European 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 CET and HKT?
A standard 9-to-5 workday overlaps from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM CET (3:00 PM to 5:00 PM HKT). Scheduling inside that window keeps the call during business hours in both Central European Time and Hong Kong Time.
Which cities use CET and HKT?
Central European Time (CET) covers cities such as Paris, Berlin, Madrid, Rome, Amsterdam, Warsaw. Hong Kong Time (HKT) covers cities such as Hong Kong, Kowloon, Victoria, Tsuen Wan.