HKT to AEST Time Converter
Convert Hong Kong Time to Australian Eastern Time instantly.
Scroll the timeline to check any hour of the day.
Hong Kong Time
HKT
4:26
Australian Eastern Time
AEST
6:26
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How the HKT to AEST time difference works
AEST is 2 hours ahead of HKT. Hong Kong Time (HKT) is the time zone of Hong Kong. Australian Eastern Time (AEST) is the time zone of eastern Australia. For example, 9:00 AM HKT is 11:00 AM AEST. Scroll the timeline above to convert any moment, or use the chart below for a quick reference.
Time difference
2 hours
Daylight saving
AEST only
HKT offset
UTC+8
AEST offset
UTC+10
HKT to AEST conversion chart
| Hong Kong Time (HKT) | Australian Eastern Time (AEST) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 12:00 AM +1 day |
| 11:00 PM | 1:00 AM +1 day |
Best time to meet
A standard 9 to 5 workday overlaps from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM HKT (11:00 AM to 5:00 PM AEST). Schedule inside that window to catch both coasts during business hours.
Cities in each time zone
Hong Kong Time (HKT)
Hong KongKowloonVictoriaTsuen Wan
Australian Eastern Time (AEST)
SydneyMelbourneBrisbaneCanberraGold Coast
HKT to AEST questions
Is AEST ahead of or behind HKT?
AEST is 2 hours ahead of HKT. So 9:00 AM HKT is 11:00 AM AEST, and 5:00 PM HKT is 7:00 PM AEST.
What time is it in AEST when it is 12:00 PM HKT?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) HKT in Hong Kong Time, it is 2:00 PM AEST in Australian Eastern Time.
How many hours difference is there between HKT and AEST?
There is a 2 hours difference. Australian Eastern Time (AEST) runs 2 hours ahead of Hong Kong Time (HKT).
Do HKT and AEST observe daylight saving time?
Australian 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 HKT and AEST?
A standard 9-to-5 workday overlaps from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM HKT (11:00 AM to 5:00 PM AEST). Scheduling inside that window keeps the call during business hours in both Hong Kong Time and Australian Eastern Time.
Which cities use HKT and AEST?
Hong Kong Time (HKT) covers cities such as Hong Kong, Kowloon, Victoria, Tsuen Wan. Australian Eastern Time (AEST) covers cities such as Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra, Gold Coast.