GMT to HKT Time Converter
Convert Greenwich Mean Time to Hong Kong Time instantly.
Scroll the timeline to check any hour of the day.
Greenwich Mean Time
GMT
9:25
Hong Kong Time
HKT
4:25
GMT is on daylight savings (BST), while HKT is on standard time (HKT) right now.
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How the GMT to HKT time difference works
HKT is 7 hours ahead of GMT. Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is the time zone of the United Kingdom and Ireland. Hong Kong Time (HKT) is the time zone of Hong Kong. For example, 9:00 AM GMT is 4:00 PM HKT. Scroll the timeline above to convert any moment, or use the chart below for a quick reference.
Time difference
7 hours
Daylight saving
GMT only
GMT offset
UTC+0
HKT offset
UTC+8
GMT to HKT conversion chart
| Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) | Hong Kong Time (HKT) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 12:00 AM +1 day |
| 6:00 PM | 1:00 AM +1 day |
| 7:00 PM | 2:00 AM +1 day |
| 8:00 PM | 3:00 AM +1 day |
| 9:00 PM | 4:00 AM +1 day |
| 10:00 PM | 5:00 AM +1 day |
| 11:00 PM | 6:00 AM +1 day |
Best time to meet
A standard 9 to 5 workday overlaps from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM GMT (4:00 PM to 5:00 PM HKT). Schedule inside that window to catch both coasts during business hours.
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 7 hours ahead of GMT. So 9:00 AM GMT is 4:00 PM HKT, and 5:00 PM GMT is 12:00 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 7:00 PM HKT in Hong Kong Time.
How many hours difference is there between GMT and HKT?
There is a 7 hours difference. Hong Kong Time (HKT) runs 7 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).
Do GMT and HKT observe daylight saving time?
Greenwich Mean 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 GMT and HKT?
A standard 9-to-5 workday overlaps from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM GMT (4:00 PM to 5:00 PM HKT). Scheduling inside that window keeps the call during business hours in both Greenwich Mean Time and Hong Kong Time.
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.