HKT to CST Time Converter
Convert Hong Kong Time to Central Time instantly.
Scroll the timeline to check any hour of the day.
Hong Kong Time
HKT
4:25
Central Time
CST
3:25
HKT is on standard time (HKT), while CST is on daylight savings (CDT) right now.
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How the HKT to CST time difference works
CST is 13 hours behind HKT. Hong Kong Time (HKT) is the time zone of Hong Kong. Central Time (CST) is the US Central time zone. For example, 9:00 AM HKT is 8:00 PM CST. Scroll the timeline above to convert any moment, or use the chart below for a quick reference.
Time difference
13 hours
Daylight saving
CST only
HKT offset
UTC+8
CST offset
UTC-6
HKT to CST conversion chart
| Hong Kong Time (HKT) | Central Time (CST) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 11:00 AM -1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 12:00 PM -1 day |
| 2:00 AM | 1:00 PM -1 day |
| 3:00 AM | 2:00 PM -1 day |
| 4:00 AM | 3:00 PM -1 day |
| 5:00 AM | 4:00 PM -1 day |
| 6:00 AM | 5:00 PM -1 day |
| 7:00 AM | 6:00 PM -1 day |
| 8:00 AM | 7:00 PM -1 day |
| 9:00 AM | 8:00 PM -1 day |
| 10:00 AM | 9:00 PM -1 day |
| 11:00 AM | 10:00 PM -1 day |
| 12:00 PM | 11:00 PM -1 day |
| 1:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 2:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 3:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 10:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 11:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
Cities in each time zone
Hong Kong Time (HKT)
Hong KongKowloonVictoriaTsuen Wan
Central Time (CST)
ChicagoHoustonDallasAustinNew OrleansMinneapolis
HKT to CST questions
Is CST ahead of or behind HKT?
CST is 13 hours behind HKT. So 9:00 AM HKT is 8:00 PM CST, and 5:00 PM HKT is 4:00 AM CST.
What time is it in CST when it is 12:00 PM HKT?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) HKT in Hong Kong Time, it is 11:00 PM CST in Central Time.
How many hours difference is there between HKT and CST?
There is a 13 hours difference. Central Time (CST) runs 13 hours behind Hong Kong Time (HKT).
Do HKT and CST observe daylight saving time?
Central 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 CST?
A standard 9-to-5 workday in Hong Kong Time and Central Time does not overlap, so pick the early morning in the later zone or the late evening in the earlier zone.
Which cities use HKT and CST?
Hong Kong Time (HKT) covers cities such as Hong Kong, Kowloon, Victoria, Tsuen Wan. Central Time (CST) covers cities such as Chicago, Houston, Dallas, Austin, New Orleans, Minneapolis.