HKT to IST Converter
IST is 2 hours 30 minutes behind HKT. 9:00 AM HKT = 6:30 AM IST.
IST is 2 hours 30 minutes behind HKT. To convert HKT to IST, subtract 2 hours 30 minutes from the HKT time: 9:00 AM HKT = 6:30 AM IST.
HKT (Hong Kong Time) is used in Hong Kong. IST (India Time) is used in India and Sri Lanka (UTC+5:30, no daylight saving time).
IST here means India Standard Time, not Irish or Israel Standard Time.
HKT to IST time conversion table
HKT to IST on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| HKT | IST | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM HKT | 9:30 PM IST | previous day |
| 1:00 AM HKT | 10:30 PM IST | previous day |
| 2:00 AM HKT | 11:30 PM IST | previous day |
| 3:00 AM HKT | 12:30 AM IST | night |
| 4:00 AM HKT | 1:30 AM IST | night |
| 5:00 AM HKT | 2:30 AM IST | night |
| 6:00 AM HKT | 3:30 AM IST | night |
| 7:00 AM HKT | 4:30 AM IST | night |
| 8:00 AM HKT | 5:30 AM IST | night |
| 9:00 AM HKT | 6:30 AM IST | — |
| 10:00 AM HKT | 7:30 AM IST | — |
| 11:00 AM HKT | 8:30 AM IST | — |
| 12:00 PM HKT | 9:30 AM IST | work hours |
| 1:00 PM HKT | 10:30 AM IST | work hours |
| 2:00 PM HKT | 11:30 AM IST | work hours |
| 3:00 PM HKT | 12:30 PM IST | work hours |
| 4:00 PM HKT | 1:30 PM IST | work hours |
| 5:00 PM HKT | 2:30 PM IST | — |
| 6:00 PM HKT | 3:30 PM IST | — |
| 7:00 PM HKT | 4:30 PM IST | — |
| 8:00 PM HKT | 5:30 PM IST | — |
| 9:00 PM HKT | 6:30 PM IST | — |
| 10:00 PM HKT | 7:30 PM IST | — |
| 11:00 PM HKT | 8:30 PM IST | — |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert HKT to IST
Subtract 2 hours 30 minutes from the HKT time to get IST.
Example: 9:00 AM HKT = 6:30 AM IST.
Across midnight: 1:00 AM HKT = 10:30 PM IST (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between HKT and IST
The time difference between HKT and IST is 2 hours 30 minutes all year – IST is behind HKT.
HKT and IST during daylight saving time
- HKT does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+8 all year.
- IST does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+5:30 all year.
Best time for a meeting between HKT and IST
HKT and IST share 5 hours 30 minutes of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 11:30 AM and 5:00 PM HKT lands between 9:00 AM and 2:30 PM IST, inside working hours for both.
HKT to IST FAQ
What is the time difference between HKT and IST?
IST is 2 hours 30 minutes behind HKT all year. 9:00 AM HKT = 6:30 AM IST.
What is 9 AM HKT in IST?
9:00 AM HKT is 6:30 AM IST.
What is 12 PM (noon) HKT in IST?
12:00 PM HKT is 9:30 AM IST.
Is IST ahead of or behind HKT?
IST is 2 hours 30 minutes behind HKT, so it is earlier in IST 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 IST change for daylight saving time?
No. IST stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
What is the best time for a meeting between HKT and IST?
HKT and IST share 5 hours 30 minutes of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 11:30 AM and 5:00 PM HKT lands between 9:00 AM and 2:30 PM IST, inside working hours for both.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.