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