HKT to GST Time Converter
Convert Hong Kong Time to Gulf Standard Time instantly.
Scroll the timeline to check any hour of the day.
Hong Kong Time
HKT
4:27
Gulf Standard Time
GST
12:27
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How the HKT to GST time difference works
GST is 4 hours behind HKT. Hong Kong Time (HKT) is the time zone of Hong Kong. Gulf Standard Time (GST) is the time zone of the United Arab Emirates and Oman. For example, 9:00 AM HKT is 5:00 AM GST. Scroll the timeline above to convert any moment, or use the chart below for a quick reference.
Time difference
4 hours
Daylight saving
Neither
HKT offset
UTC+8
GST offset
UTC+4
HKT to GST conversion chart
| Hong Kong Time (HKT) | Gulf Standard Time (GST) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 8:00 PM -1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 9:00 PM -1 day |
| 2:00 AM | 10:00 PM -1 day |
| 3:00 AM | 11:00 PM -1 day |
| 4:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
Best time to meet
A standard 9 to 5 workday overlaps from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM HKT (9:00 AM to 1:00 PM GST). Schedule inside that window to catch both coasts during business hours.
Cities in each time zone
Hong Kong Time (HKT)
Hong KongKowloonVictoriaTsuen Wan
Gulf Standard Time (GST)
DubaiAbu DhabiSharjahMuscatAl Ain
HKT to GST questions
Is GST ahead of or behind HKT?
GST is 4 hours behind HKT. So 9:00 AM HKT is 5:00 AM GST, and 5:00 PM HKT is 1:00 PM GST.
What time is it in GST when it is 12:00 PM HKT?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) HKT in Hong Kong Time, it is 8:00 AM GST in Gulf Standard Time.
How many hours difference is there between HKT and GST?
There is a 4 hours difference. Gulf Standard Time (GST) runs 4 hours behind Hong Kong Time (HKT).
Do HKT and GST observe daylight saving time?
Neither Hong Kong Time nor Gulf Standard Time observes daylight saving time, so the 4 hours difference between them is the same all year.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between HKT and GST?
A standard 9-to-5 workday overlaps from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM HKT (9:00 AM to 1:00 PM GST). Scheduling inside that window keeps the call during business hours in both Hong Kong Time and Gulf Standard Time.
Which cities use HKT and GST?
Hong Kong Time (HKT) covers cities such as Hong Kong, Kowloon, Victoria, Tsuen Wan. Gulf Standard Time (GST) covers cities such as Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Muscat, Al Ain.