EST to Hong Kong Time Converter
Convert Eastern Time to Hong Kong instantly.
Scroll the timeline to check any hour of the day.
Eastern Time
EST
3:16
Hong Kong
HKT
3:16
EST is on daylight savings (EDT), while Hong Kong is on standard time (HKT) right now.
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How the EST to Hong Kong time difference works
Hong Kong is 12 hours ahead of EST. Eastern Time (EST) is the time zone of the US East Coast. Hong Kong (HKT) is a city in Hong Kong. For example, 9:00 AM EST is 9:00 PM Hong Kong. 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
Hong Kong offset
UTC+8
EST to Hong Kong conversion chart
| Eastern Time (EST) | Hong Kong (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 (HKT)
KowloonTuen MunTsuen WanSha TinYuen Long
EST to Hong Kong questions
Is Hong Kong ahead of or behind EST?
Hong Kong is 12 hours ahead of EST. So 9:00 AM EST is 9:00 PM Hong Kong, and 5:00 PM EST is 5:00 AM Hong Kong.
What time is it in Hong Kong when it is 12:00 PM EST?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) EST in Eastern Time, it is 12:00 AM Hong Kong in Hong Kong.
How many hours difference is there between EST and Hong Kong?
There is a 12 hours difference. Hong Kong (HKT) runs 12 hours ahead of Eastern Time (EST).
Do EST and Hong Kong observe daylight saving time?
Eastern 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 EST and Hong Kong?
A standard 9-to-5 workday in Eastern 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 EST and Hong Kong?
Eastern Time (EST) covers cities such as New York, Washington D.C., Atlanta, Miami, Boston, Philadelphia. Hong Kong (HKT) covers cities such as Kowloon, Tuen Mun, Tsuen Wan, Sha Tin, Yuen Long.