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