CST to HKT Time Converter
Convert Central Time to Hong Kong Time instantly.
Scroll the timeline to check any hour of the day.
Central Time
CST
3:25
Hong Kong Time
HKT
4:25
CST is on daylight savings (CDT), while HKT is on standard time (HKT) right now.
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How the CST to HKT time difference works
HKT is 13 hours ahead of CST. Central Time (CST) is the US Central time zone. Hong Kong Time (HKT) is the time zone of Hong Kong. For example, 9:00 AM CST is 10:00 PM HKT. Scroll the timeline above to convert any moment, or use the chart below for a quick reference.
Time difference
13 hours
Daylight saving
CST only
CST offset
UTC-6
HKT offset
UTC+8
CST to HKT conversion chart
| Central Time (CST) | Hong Kong Time (HKT) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 1:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 2:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 3:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 4:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 8:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 9:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 10:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 11:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 12:00 AM +1 day |
| 12:00 PM | 1:00 AM +1 day |
| 1:00 PM | 2:00 AM +1 day |
| 2:00 PM | 3:00 AM +1 day |
| 3:00 PM | 4:00 AM +1 day |
| 4:00 PM | 5:00 AM +1 day |
| 5:00 PM | 6:00 AM +1 day |
| 6:00 PM | 7:00 AM +1 day |
| 7:00 PM | 8:00 AM +1 day |
| 8:00 PM | 9:00 AM +1 day |
| 9:00 PM | 10:00 AM +1 day |
| 10:00 PM | 11:00 AM +1 day |
| 11:00 PM | 12:00 PM +1 day |
Cities in each time zone
Central Time (CST)
ChicagoHoustonDallasAustinNew OrleansMinneapolis
Hong Kong Time (HKT)
Hong KongKowloonVictoriaTsuen Wan
CST to HKT questions
Is HKT ahead of or behind CST?
HKT is 13 hours ahead of CST. So 9:00 AM CST is 10:00 PM HKT, and 5:00 PM CST is 6:00 AM HKT.
What time is it in HKT when it is 12:00 PM CST?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) CST in Central Time, it is 1:00 AM HKT in Hong Kong Time.
How many hours difference is there between CST and HKT?
There is a 13 hours difference. Hong Kong Time (HKT) runs 13 hours ahead of Central Time (CST).
Do CST and HKT observe daylight saving time?
Central 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 CST and HKT?
A standard 9-to-5 workday in Central Time and Hong Kong Time does not overlap, so pick the early morning in the later zone or the late evening in the earlier zone.
Which cities use CST and HKT?
Central Time (CST) covers cities such as Chicago, Houston, Dallas, Austin, New Orleans, Minneapolis. Hong Kong Time (HKT) covers cities such as Hong Kong, Kowloon, Victoria, Tsuen Wan.