CET to HKT Converter
HKT is 7 hours ahead of CET. 9:00 AM CET = 4:00 PM HKT.
HKT is 7 hours ahead of CET at the moment. To convert CET to HKT, add 7 hours to the CET time: 9:00 AM CET = 4:00 PM HKT.
CET (Central European Time) is used in Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, Poland, Sweden, Norway, Austria, Switzerland and more. HKT (Hong Kong Time) is used in Hong Kong.
CET to HKT time conversion table
CET to HKT on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| CET | HKT | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM CET | 7:00 AM HKT | — |
| 1:00 AM CET | 8:00 AM HKT | — |
| 2:00 AM CET | 9:00 AM HKT | — |
| 3:00 AM CET | 10:00 AM HKT | — |
| 4:00 AM CET | 11:00 AM HKT | — |
| 5:00 AM CET | 12:00 PM HKT | — |
| 6:00 AM CET | 1:00 PM HKT | — |
| 7:00 AM CET | 2:00 PM HKT | — |
| 8:00 AM CET | 3:00 PM HKT | — |
| 9:00 AM CET | 4:00 PM HKT | work hours |
| 10:00 AM CET | 5:00 PM HKT | — |
| 11:00 AM CET | 6:00 PM HKT | — |
| 12:00 PM CET | 7:00 PM HKT | — |
| 1:00 PM CET | 8:00 PM HKT | — |
| 2:00 PM CET | 9:00 PM HKT | — |
| 3:00 PM CET | 10:00 PM HKT | night |
| 4:00 PM CET | 11:00 PM HKT | night |
| 5:00 PM CET | 12:00 AM HKT | next day |
| 6:00 PM CET | 1:00 AM HKT | next day |
| 7:00 PM CET | 2:00 AM HKT | next day |
| 8:00 PM CET | 3:00 AM HKT | next day |
| 9:00 PM CET | 4:00 AM HKT | next day |
| 10:00 PM CET | 5:00 AM HKT | next day |
| 11:00 PM CET | 6:00 AM HKT | next day |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert CET to HKT
Add 7 hours to the CET time to get HKT.
Example: 9:00 AM CET = 4:00 PM HKT.
Across midnight: 10:00 PM CET = 5:00 AM HKT (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between CET and HKT
The time difference between CET and HKT is not the same all year, because the two sides change for daylight saving time on different dates. In 2026 it works out like this:
- 1 Jan 2026 – 28 Mar 2026: HKT is 7 hours ahead of CET.
- 29 Mar 2026 – 24 Oct 2026: HKT is 6 hours ahead of CET.
- 25 Oct 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: HKT is 7 hours ahead of CET.
CET and HKT during daylight saving time
- CET next changes on 28 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 01:59 local time, from CET (UTC+1) to CEST (UTC+2).
- HKT does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+8 all year.
Best time for a meeting between CET and HKT
CET and HKT share 1 hour of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM CET lands between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM HKT, inside working hours for both.
CET to HKT FAQ
What is the time difference between CET and HKT?
Right now HKT is 7 hours ahead of CET. The gap changes 3 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM CET in HKT?
9:00 AM CET is 4:00 PM HKT.
What is 12 PM (noon) CET in HKT?
12:00 PM CET is 7:00 PM HKT.
Is HKT ahead of or behind CET?
HKT is 7 hours ahead of CET, so it is later in HKT than in CET.
Does CET change for daylight saving time?
Yes. CET next changes on 28 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from CET to CEST.
Does HKT change for daylight saving time?
No. HKT stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
What is the best time for a meeting between CET and HKT?
CET and HKT share 1 hour of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM CET lands between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM HKT, inside working hours for both.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.