Hong Kong to KST Time Converter
Convert Hong Kong to Korea Standard Time instantly.
Scroll the timeline to check any hour of the day.
Hong Kong
HKT
4:31
Korea Standard Time
KST
5:31
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How the Hong Kong to KST time difference works
KST is 1 hour ahead of Hong Kong. Hong Kong (HKT) is a city in Hong Kong. Korea Standard Time (KST) is the time zone of South Korea. For example, 9:00 AM Hong Kong 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
Hong Kong offset
UTC+8
KST offset
UTC+9
Hong Kong to KST conversion chart
| Hong Kong (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 Hong Kong (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 (HKT)
KowloonTuen MunTsuen WanSha TinYuen Long
Korea Standard Time (KST)
SeoulBusanIncheonDaeguDaejeon
Hong Kong to KST questions
Is KST ahead of or behind Hong Kong?
KST is 1 hour ahead of Hong Kong. So 9:00 AM Hong Kong is 10:00 AM KST, and 5:00 PM Hong Kong is 6:00 PM KST.
What time is it in KST when it is 12:00 PM Hong Kong?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) Hong Kong in Hong Kong, it is 1:00 PM KST in Korea Standard Time.
How many hours difference is there between Hong Kong and KST?
There is a 1 hour difference. Korea Standard Time (KST) runs 1 hour ahead of Hong Kong (HKT).
Do Hong Kong and KST observe daylight saving time?
Neither Hong Kong 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 Hong Kong and KST?
A standard 9-to-5 workday overlaps from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Hong Kong (10:00 AM to 5:00 PM KST). Scheduling inside that window keeps the call during business hours in both Hong Kong and Korea Standard Time.
Which cities use Hong Kong and KST?
Hong Kong (HKT) covers cities such as Kowloon, Tuen Mun, Tsuen Wan, Sha Tin, Yuen Long. Korea Standard Time (KST) covers cities such as Seoul, Busan, Incheon, Daegu, Daejeon.