GMT to HKT Converter
HKT is 8 hours ahead of GMT. 9:00 AM GMT = 5:00 PM HKT.
HKT is 8 hours ahead of GMT. To convert GMT to HKT, add 8 hours to the GMT time: 9:00 AM GMT = 5:00 PM HKT.
GMT (GMT) is used in Same offset as UTC. The UK and Ireland use GMT in winter; Iceland, Ghana and Senegal all year. HKT (Hong Kong Time) is used in Hong Kong.
The UK is on GMT only in winter; in summer it uses BST (UTC+1).
GMT to HKT time conversion table
GMT to HKT on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| GMT | HKT | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM GMT | 8:00 AM HKT | — |
| 1:00 AM GMT | 9:00 AM HKT | — |
| 2:00 AM GMT | 10:00 AM HKT | — |
| 3:00 AM GMT | 11:00 AM HKT | — |
| 4:00 AM GMT | 12:00 PM HKT | — |
| 5:00 AM GMT | 1:00 PM HKT | — |
| 6:00 AM GMT | 2:00 PM HKT | — |
| 7:00 AM GMT | 3:00 PM HKT | — |
| 8:00 AM GMT | 4:00 PM HKT | — |
| 9:00 AM GMT | 5:00 PM HKT | — |
| 10:00 AM GMT | 6:00 PM HKT | — |
| 11:00 AM GMT | 7:00 PM HKT | — |
| 12:00 PM GMT | 8:00 PM HKT | — |
| 1:00 PM GMT | 9:00 PM HKT | — |
| 2:00 PM GMT | 10:00 PM HKT | night |
| 3:00 PM GMT | 11:00 PM HKT | night |
| 4:00 PM GMT | 12:00 AM HKT | next day |
| 5:00 PM GMT | 1:00 AM HKT | next day |
| 6:00 PM GMT | 2:00 AM HKT | next day |
| 7:00 PM GMT | 3:00 AM HKT | next day |
| 8:00 PM GMT | 4:00 AM HKT | next day |
| 9:00 PM GMT | 5:00 AM HKT | next day |
| 10:00 PM GMT | 6:00 AM HKT | next day |
| 11:00 PM GMT | 7:00 AM HKT | next day |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert GMT to HKT
Add 8 hours to the GMT time to get HKT.
Example: 9:00 AM GMT = 5:00 PM HKT.
Across midnight: 10:00 PM GMT = 6:00 AM HKT (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between GMT and HKT
The time difference between GMT and HKT is 8 hours all year – HKT is ahead of GMT.
GMT and HKT during daylight saving time
- GMT does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+0 all year.
- HKT does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+8 all year.
Best time for a meeting between GMT and HKT
GMT and HKT have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM GMT, which is 3:00 PM HKT.
GMT to HKT FAQ
What is the time difference between GMT and HKT?
HKT is 8 hours ahead of GMT all year. 9:00 AM GMT = 5:00 PM HKT.
What is 9 AM GMT in HKT?
9:00 AM GMT is 5:00 PM HKT.
What is 12 PM (noon) GMT in HKT?
12:00 PM GMT is 8:00 PM HKT.
Is HKT ahead of or behind GMT?
HKT is 8 hours ahead of GMT, so it is later in HKT than in GMT.
Does GMT change for daylight saving time?
No. GMT stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
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 GMT and HKT?
GMT and HKT have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM GMT, which is 3:00 PM HKT.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.