HKT to IST Time Converter
Convert Hong Kong Time to India Standard Time instantly.
Scroll the timeline to check any hour of the day.
Hong Kong Time
HKT
4:26
India Standard Time
IST
1:56
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How the HKT to IST time difference works
IST is 2 hours 30 minutes behind HKT. Hong Kong Time (HKT) is the time zone of Hong Kong. India Standard Time (IST) is the time zone of India and Sri Lanka. For example, 9:00 AM HKT is 6:30 AM IST. Scroll the timeline above to convert any moment, or use the chart below for a quick reference.
Time difference
2 hours 30 minutes
Daylight saving
Neither
HKT offset
UTC+8
IST offset
UTC+5:30
HKT to IST conversion chart
| Hong Kong Time (HKT) | India Standard Time (IST) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 9:30 PM -1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 10:30 PM -1 day |
| 2:00 AM | 11:30 PM -1 day |
| 3:00 AM | 12:30 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 1:30 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 2:30 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 3:30 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 4:30 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 5:30 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 6:30 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 7:30 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 8:30 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 9:30 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 10:30 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 11:30 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 12:30 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 1:30 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 2:30 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 3:30 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 4:30 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 5:30 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 6:30 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 7:30 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 8:30 PM |
Best time to meet
A standard 9 to 5 workday overlaps from 11:30 AM to 5:00 PM HKT (9:00 AM to 2:30 PM IST). Schedule inside that window to catch both coasts during business hours.
Cities in each time zone
Hong Kong Time (HKT)
Hong KongKowloonVictoriaTsuen Wan
India Standard Time (IST)
MumbaiDelhiBengaluruKolkataChennaiHyderabad
HKT to IST questions
Is IST ahead of or behind HKT?
IST is 2 hours 30 minutes behind HKT. So 9:00 AM HKT is 6:30 AM IST, and 5:00 PM HKT is 2:30 PM IST.
What time is it in IST when it is 12:00 PM HKT?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) HKT in Hong Kong Time, it is 9:30 AM IST in India Standard Time.
How many hours difference is there between HKT and IST?
There is a 2 hours 30 minutes difference. India Standard Time (IST) runs 2 hours 30 minutes behind Hong Kong Time (HKT).
Do HKT and IST observe daylight saving time?
Neither Hong Kong Time nor India Standard Time observes daylight saving time, so the 2 hours 30 minutes difference between them is the same all year.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between HKT and IST?
A standard 9-to-5 workday overlaps from 11:30 AM to 5:00 PM HKT (9:00 AM to 2:30 PM IST). Scheduling inside that window keeps the call during business hours in both Hong Kong Time and India Standard Time.
Which cities use HKT and IST?
Hong Kong Time (HKT) covers cities such as Hong Kong, Kowloon, Victoria, Tsuen Wan. India Standard Time (IST) covers cities such as Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad.