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