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