GST to HKT Time Converter
Convert Gulf Standard Time to Hong Kong Time instantly.
Scroll the timeline to check any hour of the day.
Gulf Standard Time
GST
12:27
Hong Kong Time
HKT
4:27
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How the GST to HKT time difference works
HKT is 4 hours ahead of GST. Gulf Standard Time (GST) is the time zone of the United Arab Emirates and Oman. Hong Kong Time (HKT) is the time zone of Hong Kong. For example, 9:00 AM GST is 1:00 PM HKT. Scroll the timeline above to convert any moment, or use the chart below for a quick reference.
Time difference
4 hours
Daylight saving
Neither
GST offset
UTC+4
HKT offset
UTC+8
GST to HKT conversion chart
| Gulf Standard Time (GST) | Hong Kong Time (HKT) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 12:00 AM +1 day |
| 9:00 PM | 1:00 AM +1 day |
| 10:00 PM | 2:00 AM +1 day |
| 11:00 PM | 3:00 AM +1 day |
Best time to meet
A standard 9 to 5 workday overlaps from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM GST (1:00 PM to 5:00 PM HKT). Schedule inside that window to catch both coasts during business hours.
Cities in each time zone
Gulf Standard Time (GST)
DubaiAbu DhabiSharjahMuscatAl Ain
Hong Kong Time (HKT)
Hong KongKowloonVictoriaTsuen Wan
GST to HKT questions
Is HKT ahead of or behind GST?
HKT is 4 hours ahead of GST. So 9:00 AM GST is 1:00 PM HKT, and 5:00 PM GST is 9:00 PM HKT.
What time is it in HKT when it is 12:00 PM GST?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) GST in Gulf Standard Time, it is 4:00 PM HKT in Hong Kong Time.
How many hours difference is there between GST and HKT?
There is a 4 hours difference. Hong Kong Time (HKT) runs 4 hours ahead of Gulf Standard Time (GST).
Do GST and HKT observe daylight saving time?
Neither Gulf Standard Time nor Hong Kong Time observes daylight saving time, so the 4 hours difference between them is the same all year.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between GST and HKT?
A standard 9-to-5 workday overlaps from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM GST (1:00 PM to 5:00 PM HKT). Scheduling inside that window keeps the call during business hours in both Gulf Standard Time and Hong Kong Time.
Which cities use GST and HKT?
Gulf Standard Time (GST) covers cities such as Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Muscat, Al Ain. Hong Kong Time (HKT) covers cities such as Hong Kong, Kowloon, Victoria, Tsuen Wan.