HKT to AEST Converter
AEDT is 3 hours ahead of HKT. 9:00 AM HKT = 12:00 PM AEDT.
AEDT is 3 hours ahead of HKT at the moment. To convert HKT to AEST, add 3 hours to the HKT time: 9:00 AM HKT = 12:00 PM AEDT.
HKT (Hong Kong Time) is used in Hong Kong. AEST (Australian Eastern Time) is used in New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, ACT; Queensland (Brisbane) all year.
Queensland stays on AEST all year. AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time) is not in force right now: New South Wales is currently on AEDT. This page uses whichever name applies on the date you pick, so the numbers below say AEDT.
HKT to AEST time conversion table
HKT to AEST on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| HKT | AEST | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM HKT | 3:00 AM AEDT | night |
| 1:00 AM HKT | 4:00 AM AEDT | night |
| 2:00 AM HKT | 5:00 AM AEDT | night |
| 3:00 AM HKT | 6:00 AM AEDT | — |
| 4:00 AM HKT | 7:00 AM AEDT | — |
| 5:00 AM HKT | 8:00 AM AEDT | — |
| 6:00 AM HKT | 9:00 AM AEDT | — |
| 7:00 AM HKT | 10:00 AM AEDT | — |
| 8:00 AM HKT | 11:00 AM AEDT | — |
| 9:00 AM HKT | 12:00 PM AEDT | work hours |
| 10:00 AM HKT | 1:00 PM AEDT | work hours |
| 11:00 AM HKT | 2:00 PM AEDT | work hours |
| 12:00 PM HKT | 3:00 PM AEDT | work hours |
| 1:00 PM HKT | 4:00 PM AEDT | work hours |
| 2:00 PM HKT | 5:00 PM AEDT | — |
| 3:00 PM HKT | 6:00 PM AEDT | — |
| 4:00 PM HKT | 7:00 PM AEDT | — |
| 5:00 PM HKT | 8:00 PM AEDT | — |
| 6:00 PM HKT | 9:00 PM AEDT | — |
| 7:00 PM HKT | 10:00 PM AEDT | night |
| 8:00 PM HKT | 11:00 PM AEDT | night |
| 9:00 PM HKT | 12:00 AM AEDT | next day |
| 10:00 PM HKT | 1:00 AM AEDT | next day |
| 11:00 PM HKT | 2:00 AM AEDT | next day |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert HKT to AEST
Add 3 hours to the HKT time to get AEST.
Example: 9:00 AM HKT = 12:00 PM AEDT.
Across midnight: 10:00 PM HKT = 1:00 AM AEDT (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between HKT and AEST
The time difference between HKT and AEST 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 – 4 Apr 2026: AEST is 3 hours ahead of HKT.
- 5 Apr 2026 – 3 Oct 2026: AEST is 2 hours ahead of HKT.
- 4 Oct 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: AEST is 3 hours ahead of HKT.
HKT and AEST during daylight saving time
- HKT does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+8 all year.
- AEST next changes on 4 Apr 2027: clocks go back one hour at 02:59 local time, from AEDT (UTC+11) to AEST (UTC+10).
Best time for a meeting between HKT and AEST
HKT and AEST share 5 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM HKT lands between 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM AEDT, inside working hours for both.
HKT to AEST FAQ
What is the time difference between HKT and AEST?
Right now AEDT is 3 hours ahead of HKT. The gap changes 3 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM HKT in AEST?
9:00 AM HKT is 12:00 PM AEDT.
What is 12 PM (noon) HKT in AEST?
12:00 PM HKT is 3:00 PM AEDT.
Is AEST ahead of or behind HKT?
AEDT is 3 hours ahead of HKT, so it is later in AEST than in HKT.
Does HKT change for daylight saving time?
No. HKT stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
Does AEST change for daylight saving time?
Yes. AEST next changes on 4 Apr 2027, when clocks go back one hour from AEDT to AEST.
What is the best time for a meeting between HKT and AEST?
HKT and AEST share 5 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM HKT lands between 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM AEDT, inside working hours for both.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.