GMT to HKT Time Converter
Convert Greenwich Mean Time to Hong Kong Time instantly.
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Greenwich Mean Time
GMT
6:07
Hong Kong Time
HKT
2:07
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How the GMT to HKT time difference works
HKT is 8 hours ahead of GMT. Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is the fixed UTC+0 reference time, used by the United Kingdom and Ireland in winter. Hong Kong Time (HKT) is the time zone of Hong Kong. For example, 9:00 AM GMT is 5:00 PM HKT. Scroll the timeline above to convert any moment, or use the chart below for a quick reference.
Time difference
8 hours
Daylight saving
Neither
GMT offset
UTC+0
HKT offset
UTC+8
GMT to HKT conversion chart
| Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) | Hong Kong Time (HKT) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 12:00 AM +1 day |
| 5:00 PM | 1:00 AM +1 day |
| 6:00 PM | 2:00 AM +1 day |
| 7:00 PM | 3:00 AM +1 day |
| 8:00 PM | 4:00 AM +1 day |
| 9:00 PM | 5:00 AM +1 day |
| 10:00 PM | 6:00 AM +1 day |
| 11:00 PM | 7:00 AM +1 day |
Cities in each time zone
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)
LondonDublinLisbonEdinburghManchester
Hong Kong Time (HKT)
Hong KongKowloonVictoriaTsuen Wan
GMT to HKT questions
Is HKT ahead of or behind GMT?
HKT is 8 hours ahead of GMT. So 9:00 AM GMT is 5:00 PM HKT, and 5:00 PM GMT is 1:00 AM HKT.
What time is it in HKT when it is 12:00 PM GMT?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) GMT in Greenwich Mean Time, it is 8:00 PM HKT in Hong Kong Time.
How many hours difference is there between GMT and HKT?
There is a 8 hours difference. Hong Kong Time (HKT) runs 8 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).
Do GMT and HKT observe daylight saving time?
Neither Greenwich Mean Time nor Hong Kong Time shifts its clocks for daylight saving time, so the 8 hours difference between them is the same all year. The United Kingdom and Ireland use GMT only in winter; from late March to late October they switch to British Summer Time (BST), one hour ahead of GMT.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between GMT and HKT?
A standard 9-to-5 workday in Greenwich Mean 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 GMT and HKT?
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) covers cities such as London, Dublin, Lisbon, Edinburgh, Manchester. Hong Kong Time (HKT) covers cities such as Hong Kong, Kowloon, Victoria, Tsuen Wan.