HKT to CET Time Converter
Convert Hong Kong Time to Central European Time instantly.
Scroll the timeline to check any hour of the day.
Hong Kong Time
HKT
4:26
Central European Time
CET
10:26
HKT is on standard time (HKT), while CET is on daylight savings (CEST) right now.
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How the HKT to CET time difference works
CET is 6 hours behind HKT. Hong Kong Time (HKT) is the time zone of Hong Kong. Central European Time (CET) is used across much of central and western Europe. For example, 9:00 AM HKT is 3:00 AM CET. Scroll the timeline above to convert any moment, or use the chart below for a quick reference.
Time difference
6 hours
Daylight saving
CET only
HKT offset
UTC+8
CET offset
UTC+1
HKT to CET conversion chart
| Hong Kong Time (HKT) | Central European Time (CET) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 6:00 PM -1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 7:00 PM -1 day |
| 2:00 AM | 8:00 PM -1 day |
| 3:00 AM | 9:00 PM -1 day |
| 4:00 AM | 10:00 PM -1 day |
| 5:00 AM | 11:00 PM -1 day |
| 6:00 AM | 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 |
Best time to meet
A standard 9 to 5 workday overlaps from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM HKT (9:00 AM to 11:00 AM CET). Schedule inside that window to catch both coasts during business hours.
Cities in each time zone
Hong Kong Time (HKT)
Hong KongKowloonVictoriaTsuen Wan
Central European Time (CET)
ParisBerlinMadridRomeAmsterdamWarsaw
HKT to CET questions
Is CET ahead of or behind HKT?
CET is 6 hours behind HKT. So 9:00 AM HKT is 3:00 AM CET, and 5:00 PM HKT is 11:00 AM CET.
What time is it in CET when it is 12:00 PM HKT?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) HKT in Hong Kong Time, it is 6:00 AM CET in Central European Time.
How many hours difference is there between HKT and CET?
There is a 6 hours difference. Central European Time (CET) runs 6 hours behind Hong Kong Time (HKT).
Do HKT and CET observe daylight saving time?
Central European 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 CET?
A standard 9-to-5 workday overlaps from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM HKT (9:00 AM to 11:00 AM CET). Scheduling inside that window keeps the call during business hours in both Hong Kong Time and Central European Time.
Which cities use HKT and CET?
Hong Kong Time (HKT) covers cities such as Hong Kong, Kowloon, Victoria, Tsuen Wan. Central European Time (CET) covers cities such as Paris, Berlin, Madrid, Rome, Amsterdam, Warsaw.