HKT to KST Time Converter
Convert Hong Kong Time to Korea Standard Time instantly.
Scroll the timeline to check any hour of the day.
Hong Kong Time
HKT
4:26
Korea Standard Time
KST
5:26
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How the HKT to KST time difference works
KST is 1 hour ahead of HKT. Hong Kong Time (HKT) is the time zone of Hong Kong. Korea Standard Time (KST) is the time zone of South Korea. For example, 9:00 AM HKT is 10:00 AM KST. 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
KST offset
UTC+9
HKT to KST conversion chart
| Hong Kong Time (HKT) | Korea Standard Time (KST) |
|---|---|
| 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 KST). Schedule inside that window to catch both coasts during business hours.
Cities in each time zone
Hong Kong Time (HKT)
Hong KongKowloonVictoriaTsuen Wan
Korea Standard Time (KST)
SeoulBusanIncheonDaeguDaejeon
HKT to KST questions
Is KST ahead of or behind HKT?
KST is 1 hour ahead of HKT. So 9:00 AM HKT is 10:00 AM KST, and 5:00 PM HKT is 6:00 PM KST.
What time is it in KST when it is 12:00 PM HKT?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) HKT in Hong Kong Time, it is 1:00 PM KST in Korea Standard Time.
How many hours difference is there between HKT and KST?
There is a 1 hour difference. Korea Standard Time (KST) runs 1 hour ahead of Hong Kong Time (HKT).
Do HKT and KST observe daylight saving time?
Neither Hong Kong Time nor Korea 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 KST?
A standard 9-to-5 workday overlaps from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM HKT (10:00 AM to 5:00 PM KST). Scheduling inside that window keeps the call during business hours in both Hong Kong Time and Korea Standard Time.
Which cities use HKT and KST?
Hong Kong Time (HKT) covers cities such as Hong Kong, Kowloon, Victoria, Tsuen Wan. Korea Standard Time (KST) covers cities such as Seoul, Busan, Incheon, Daegu, Daejeon.