HKT to EST Time Converter
Convert Hong Kong Time to Eastern Time instantly.
Scroll the timeline to check any hour of the day.
Hong Kong Time
HKT
4:23
Eastern Time
EST
4:23
HKT is on standard time (HKT), while EST is on daylight savings (EDT) right now.
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How the HKT to EST time difference works
EST is 12 hours behind HKT. Hong Kong Time (HKT) is the time zone of Hong Kong. Eastern Time (EST) is the time zone of the US East Coast. For example, 9:00 AM HKT is 9:00 PM EST. Scroll the timeline above to convert any moment, or use the chart below for a quick reference.
Time difference
12 hours
Daylight saving
EST only
HKT offset
UTC+8
EST offset
UTC-5
HKT to EST conversion chart
| Hong Kong Time (HKT) | Eastern Time (EST) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 12:00 PM -1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 1:00 PM -1 day |
| 2:00 AM | 2:00 PM -1 day |
| 3:00 AM | 3:00 PM -1 day |
| 4:00 AM | 4:00 PM -1 day |
| 5:00 AM | 5:00 PM -1 day |
| 6:00 AM | 6:00 PM -1 day |
| 7:00 AM | 7:00 PM -1 day |
| 8:00 AM | 8:00 PM -1 day |
| 9:00 AM | 9:00 PM -1 day |
| 10:00 AM | 10:00 PM -1 day |
| 11:00 AM | 11:00 PM -1 day |
| 12:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 2:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 3:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 10:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 11:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
Cities in each time zone
Hong Kong Time (HKT)
Hong KongKowloonVictoriaTsuen Wan
Eastern Time (EST)
New YorkWashington D.C.AtlantaMiamiBostonPhiladelphia
HKT to EST questions
Is EST ahead of or behind HKT?
EST is 12 hours behind HKT. So 9:00 AM HKT is 9:00 PM EST, and 5:00 PM HKT is 5:00 AM EST.
What time is it in EST when it is 12:00 PM HKT?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) HKT in Hong Kong Time, it is 12:00 AM EST in Eastern Time.
How many hours difference is there between HKT and EST?
There is a 12 hours difference. Eastern Time (EST) runs 12 hours behind Hong Kong Time (HKT).
Do HKT and EST observe daylight saving time?
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 EST?
A standard 9-to-5 workday in Hong Kong Time and Eastern 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 EST?
Hong Kong Time (HKT) covers cities such as Hong Kong, Kowloon, Victoria, Tsuen Wan. Eastern Time (EST) covers cities such as New York, Washington D.C., Atlanta, Miami, Boston, Philadelphia.