CST to Hong Kong Time Converter
Convert Central Time to Hong Kong instantly.
Scroll the timeline to check any hour of the day.
Central Time
CST
2:16
Hong Kong
HKT
3:16
CST is on daylight savings (CDT), while Hong Kong is on standard time (HKT) right now.
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How the CST to Hong Kong time difference works
Hong Kong is 13 hours ahead of CST. Central Time (CST) is the US Central time zone. Hong Kong (HKT) is a city in Hong Kong. For example, 9:00 AM CST is 10:00 PM Hong Kong. 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
Hong Kong offset
UTC+8
CST to Hong Kong conversion chart
| Central Time (CST) | Hong Kong (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 (HKT)
KowloonTuen MunTsuen WanSha TinYuen Long
CST to Hong Kong questions
Is Hong Kong ahead of or behind CST?
Hong Kong is 13 hours ahead of CST. So 9:00 AM CST is 10:00 PM Hong Kong, and 5:00 PM CST is 6:00 AM Hong Kong.
What time is it in Hong Kong when it is 12:00 PM CST?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) CST in Central Time, it is 1:00 AM Hong Kong in Hong Kong.
How many hours difference is there between CST and Hong Kong?
There is a 13 hours difference. Hong Kong (HKT) runs 13 hours ahead of Central Time (CST).
Do CST and Hong Kong observe daylight saving time?
Central 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 CST and Hong Kong?
A standard 9-to-5 workday in Central Time and Hong Kong 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 Hong Kong?
Central Time (CST) covers cities such as Chicago, Houston, Dallas, Austin, New Orleans, Minneapolis. Hong Kong (HKT) covers cities such as Kowloon, Tuen Mun, Tsuen Wan, Sha Tin, Yuen Long.