HKT to UTC Converter
UTC is 8 hours behind HKT. 9:00 AM HKT = 1:00 AM UTC.
UTC is 8 hours behind HKT. To convert HKT to UTC, subtract 8 hours from the HKT time: 9:00 AM HKT = 1:00 AM UTC.
HKT (Hong Kong Time) is used in Hong Kong. UTC (UTC) is used in The world's time standard; used in aviation, computing and science.
HKT to UTC time conversion table
HKT to UTC on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| HKT | UTC | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM HKT | 4:00 PM UTC | previous day |
| 1:00 AM HKT | 5:00 PM UTC | previous day |
| 2:00 AM HKT | 6:00 PM UTC | previous day |
| 3:00 AM HKT | 7:00 PM UTC | previous day |
| 4:00 AM HKT | 8:00 PM UTC | previous day |
| 5:00 AM HKT | 9:00 PM UTC | previous day |
| 6:00 AM HKT | 10:00 PM UTC | previous day |
| 7:00 AM HKT | 11:00 PM UTC | previous day |
| 8:00 AM HKT | 12:00 AM UTC | night |
| 9:00 AM HKT | 1:00 AM UTC | night |
| 10:00 AM HKT | 2:00 AM UTC | night |
| 11:00 AM HKT | 3:00 AM UTC | night |
| 12:00 PM HKT | 4:00 AM UTC | night |
| 1:00 PM HKT | 5:00 AM UTC | night |
| 2:00 PM HKT | 6:00 AM UTC | — |
| 3:00 PM HKT | 7:00 AM UTC | — |
| 4:00 PM HKT | 8:00 AM UTC | — |
| 5:00 PM HKT | 9:00 AM UTC | — |
| 6:00 PM HKT | 10:00 AM UTC | — |
| 7:00 PM HKT | 11:00 AM UTC | — |
| 8:00 PM HKT | 12:00 PM UTC | — |
| 9:00 PM HKT | 1:00 PM UTC | — |
| 10:00 PM HKT | 2:00 PM UTC | — |
| 11:00 PM HKT | 3:00 PM UTC | — |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert HKT to UTC
Subtract 8 hours from the HKT time to get UTC.
Example: 9:00 AM HKT = 1:00 AM UTC.
Across midnight: 1:00 AM HKT = 5:00 PM UTC (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between HKT and UTC
The time difference between HKT and UTC is 8 hours all year – UTC is behind HKT.
HKT and UTC during daylight saving time
- HKT does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+8 all year.
- UTC does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+0 all year.
Best time for a meeting between HKT and UTC
HKT and UTC have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 3:00 PM HKT, which is 7:00 AM UTC.
HKT to UTC FAQ
What is the time difference between HKT and UTC?
UTC is 8 hours behind HKT all year. 9:00 AM HKT = 1:00 AM UTC.
What is 9 AM HKT in UTC?
9:00 AM HKT is 1:00 AM UTC.
What is 12 PM (noon) HKT in UTC?
12:00 PM HKT is 4:00 AM UTC.
Is UTC ahead of or behind HKT?
UTC is 8 hours behind HKT, so it is earlier in UTC 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 UTC change for daylight saving time?
No. UTC 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 UTC?
HKT and UTC have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 3:00 PM HKT, which is 7:00 AM UTC.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.