UTC to HKT Time Converter
Convert Coordinated Universal Time to Hong Kong Time instantly.
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Coordinated Universal Time
UTC
8:25
Hong Kong Time
HKT
4:25
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How the UTC to HKT time difference works
HKT is 8 hours ahead of UTC. Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is the global time standard the world sets its clocks by. Hong Kong Time (HKT) is the time zone of Hong Kong. For example, 9:00 AM UTC is 5:00 PM HKT. Scroll the timeline above to convert any moment, or use the chart below for a quick reference.
Time difference
8 hours
Daylight saving
Neither
UTC offset
UTC+0
HKT offset
UTC+8
UTC to HKT conversion chart
| Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) | Hong Kong Time (HKT) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 12:00 AM +1 day |
| 5:00 PM | 1:00 AM +1 day |
| 6:00 PM | 2:00 AM +1 day |
| 7:00 PM | 3:00 AM +1 day |
| 8:00 PM | 4:00 AM +1 day |
| 9:00 PM | 5:00 AM +1 day |
| 10:00 PM | 6:00 AM +1 day |
| 11:00 PM | 7:00 AM +1 day |
Cities in each time zone
Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)
ReykjavikAccraDakarAbidjanBamako
Hong Kong Time (HKT)
Hong KongKowloonVictoriaTsuen Wan
UTC to HKT questions
Is HKT ahead of or behind UTC?
HKT is 8 hours ahead of UTC. So 9:00 AM UTC is 5:00 PM HKT, and 5:00 PM UTC is 1:00 AM HKT.
What time is it in HKT when it is 12:00 PM UTC?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) UTC in Coordinated Universal Time, it is 8:00 PM HKT in Hong Kong Time.
How many hours difference is there between UTC and HKT?
There is a 8 hours difference. Hong Kong Time (HKT) runs 8 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
Do UTC and HKT observe daylight saving time?
Neither Coordinated Universal Time nor Hong Kong Time observes daylight saving time, so the 8 hours difference between them is the same all year.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between UTC and HKT?
A standard 9-to-5 workday in Coordinated Universal Time and Hong Kong Time does not overlap, so pick the early morning in the later zone or the late evening in the earlier zone.
Which cities use UTC and HKT?
Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) covers cities such as Reykjavik, Accra, Dakar, Abidjan, Bamako. Hong Kong Time (HKT) covers cities such as Hong Kong, Kowloon, Victoria, Tsuen Wan.