EST to HKT Time Converter
Convert Eastern Time to Hong Kong Time instantly.
Scroll the timeline to check any hour of the day.
Eastern Time
EST
4:25
Hong Kong Time
HKT
4:25
EST is on daylight savings (EDT), while HKT is on standard time (HKT) right now.
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How the EST to HKT time difference works
HKT is 12 hours ahead of EST. Eastern Time (EST) is the time zone of the US East Coast. Hong Kong Time (HKT) is the time zone of Hong Kong. For example, 9:00 AM EST is 9:00 PM HKT. Scroll the timeline above to convert any moment, or use the chart below for a quick reference.
Time difference
12 hours
Daylight saving
EST only
EST offset
UTC-5
HKT offset
UTC+8
EST to HKT conversion chart
| Eastern Time (EST) | Hong Kong Time (HKT) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 1:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 2:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 3:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 4:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 8:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 9:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 10:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 11:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 12:00 AM +1 day |
| 1:00 PM | 1:00 AM +1 day |
| 2:00 PM | 2:00 AM +1 day |
| 3:00 PM | 3:00 AM +1 day |
| 4:00 PM | 4:00 AM +1 day |
| 5:00 PM | 5:00 AM +1 day |
| 6:00 PM | 6:00 AM +1 day |
| 7:00 PM | 7:00 AM +1 day |
| 8:00 PM | 8:00 AM +1 day |
| 9:00 PM | 9:00 AM +1 day |
| 10:00 PM | 10:00 AM +1 day |
| 11:00 PM | 11:00 AM +1 day |
Cities in each time zone
Eastern Time (EST)
New YorkWashington D.C.AtlantaMiamiBostonPhiladelphia
Hong Kong Time (HKT)
Hong KongKowloonVictoriaTsuen Wan
EST to HKT questions
Is HKT ahead of or behind EST?
HKT is 12 hours ahead of EST. So 9:00 AM EST is 9:00 PM HKT, and 5:00 PM EST is 5:00 AM HKT.
What time is it in HKT when it is 12:00 PM EST?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) EST in Eastern Time, it is 12:00 AM HKT in Hong Kong Time.
How many hours difference is there between EST and HKT?
There is a 12 hours difference. Hong Kong Time (HKT) runs 12 hours ahead of Eastern Time (EST).
Do EST and HKT observe daylight saving time?
Eastern 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 EST and HKT?
A standard 9-to-5 workday in Eastern 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 EST and HKT?
Eastern Time (EST) covers cities such as New York, Washington D.C., Atlanta, Miami, Boston, Philadelphia. Hong Kong Time (HKT) covers cities such as Hong Kong, Kowloon, Victoria, Tsuen Wan.