HKT to BST Time Converter
Convert Hong Kong Time to British Summer Time instantly.
Scroll the timeline to check any hour of the day.
Hong Kong Time
HKT
4:25
British Summer Time
BST
9:25
HKT is on standard time (HKT), while BST is on daylight savings (BST) right now.
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How the HKT to BST time difference works
BST is 7 hours behind HKT. Hong Kong Time (HKT) is the time zone of Hong Kong. British Summer Time (BST) is the spring-to-autumn daylight time of the United Kingdom. For example, 9:00 AM HKT is 2:00 AM BST. Scroll the timeline above to convert any moment, or use the chart below for a quick reference.
Time difference
7 hours
Daylight saving
BST only
HKT offset
UTC+8
BST offset
UTC+0
HKT to BST conversion chart
| Hong Kong Time (HKT) | British Summer Time (BST) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 5:00 PM -1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 6:00 PM -1 day |
| 2:00 AM | 7:00 PM -1 day |
| 3:00 AM | 8:00 PM -1 day |
| 4:00 AM | 9:00 PM -1 day |
| 5:00 AM | 10:00 PM -1 day |
| 6:00 AM | 11:00 PM -1 day |
| 7:00 AM | 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 |
Best time to meet
A standard 9 to 5 workday overlaps from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM HKT (9:00 AM to 10:00 AM BST). Schedule inside that window to catch both coasts during business hours.
Cities in each time zone
Hong Kong Time (HKT)
Hong KongKowloonVictoriaTsuen Wan
British Summer Time (BST)
LondonManchesterBirminghamGlasgowLiverpoolBristol
HKT to BST questions
Is BST ahead of or behind HKT?
BST is 7 hours behind HKT. So 9:00 AM HKT is 2:00 AM BST, and 5:00 PM HKT is 10:00 AM BST.
What time is it in BST when it is 12:00 PM HKT?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) HKT in Hong Kong Time, it is 5:00 AM BST in British Summer Time.
How many hours difference is there between HKT and BST?
There is a 7 hours difference. British Summer Time (BST) runs 7 hours behind Hong Kong Time (HKT).
Do HKT and BST observe daylight saving time?
British Summer 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 BST?
A standard 9-to-5 workday overlaps from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM HKT (9:00 AM to 10:00 AM BST). Scheduling inside that window keeps the call during business hours in both Hong Kong Time and British Summer Time.
Which cities use HKT and BST?
Hong Kong Time (HKT) covers cities such as Hong Kong, Kowloon, Victoria, Tsuen Wan. British Summer Time (BST) covers cities such as London, Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow, Liverpool, Bristol.