Hong Kong to Toronto Time Converter
Convert Hong Kong to Toronto instantly.
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Hong Kong
HKT
4:31
Toronto
EST
4:31
Hong Kong is on standard time (HKT), while Toronto is on daylight savings (EDT) right now.
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How the Hong Kong to Toronto time difference works
Toronto is 12 hours behind Hong Kong. Hong Kong (HKT) is a city in Hong Kong. Toronto (EST) is the largest city in Canada. For example, 9:00 AM Hong Kong is 9:00 PM Toronto. Scroll the timeline above to convert any moment, or use the chart below for a quick reference.
Time difference
12 hours
Daylight saving
Toronto only
Hong Kong offset
UTC+8
Toronto offset
UTC-5
Hong Kong to Toronto conversion chart
| Hong Kong (HKT) | Toronto (EST) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 12:00 PM -1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 1:00 PM -1 day |
| 2:00 AM | 2:00 PM -1 day |
| 3:00 AM | 3:00 PM -1 day |
| 4:00 AM | 4:00 PM -1 day |
| 5:00 AM | 5:00 PM -1 day |
| 6:00 AM | 6:00 PM -1 day |
| 7:00 AM | 7:00 PM -1 day |
| 8:00 AM | 8:00 PM -1 day |
| 9:00 AM | 9:00 PM -1 day |
| 10:00 AM | 10:00 PM -1 day |
| 11:00 AM | 11:00 PM -1 day |
| 12:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 2:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 3:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 10:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 11:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
Cities in each time zone
Hong Kong (HKT)
KowloonTuen MunTsuen WanSha TinYuen Long
Toronto (EST)
OttawaMontrealQuebec CityHamilton
Hong Kong to Toronto questions
Is Toronto ahead of or behind Hong Kong?
Toronto is 12 hours behind Hong Kong. So 9:00 AM Hong Kong is 9:00 PM Toronto, and 5:00 PM Hong Kong is 5:00 AM Toronto.
What time is it in Toronto when it is 12:00 PM Hong Kong?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) Hong Kong in Hong Kong, it is 12:00 AM Toronto in Toronto.
How many hours difference is there between Hong Kong and Toronto?
There is a 12 hours difference. Toronto (EST) runs 12 hours behind Hong Kong (HKT).
Do Hong Kong and Toronto observe daylight saving time?
Toronto observes daylight saving time but Hong Kong does not, so the difference between them changes by an hour twice a year.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Hong Kong and Toronto?
A standard 9-to-5 workday in Hong Kong and Toronto does not overlap, so pick the early morning in the later zone or the late evening in the earlier zone.
Which cities use Hong Kong and Toronto?
Hong Kong (HKT) covers cities such as Kowloon, Tuen Mun, Tsuen Wan, Sha Tin, Yuen Long. Toronto (EST) covers cities such as Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec City, Hamilton.