PST to HKT Converter
HKT is 16 hours ahead of PST. 9:00 AM PST = 1:00 AM HKT (next day).
HKT is 16 hours ahead of PST at the moment. To convert PST to HKT, add 16 hours to the PST time: 9:00 AM PST = 1:00 AM HKT (next day).
PST (Pacific Time) is used in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Las Vegas, Portland, Vancouver. HKT (Hong Kong Time) is used in Hong Kong.
PST here means Pacific Standard Time, not Philippine Standard Time.
PST to HKT time conversion table
PST to HKT on 6 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| PST | HKT | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM PST | 4:00 PM HKT | — |
| 1:00 AM PST | 5:00 PM HKT | — |
| 2:00 AM PST | 6:00 PM HKT | — |
| 3:00 AM PST | 7:00 PM HKT | — |
| 4:00 AM PST | 8:00 PM HKT | — |
| 5:00 AM PST | 9:00 PM HKT | — |
| 6:00 AM PST | 10:00 PM HKT | night |
| 7:00 AM PST | 11:00 PM HKT | night |
| 8:00 AM PST | 12:00 AM HKT | next day |
| 9:00 AM PST | 1:00 AM HKT | next day |
| 10:00 AM PST | 2:00 AM HKT | next day |
| 11:00 AM PST | 3:00 AM HKT | next day |
| 12:00 PM PST | 4:00 AM HKT | next day |
| 1:00 PM PST | 5:00 AM HKT | next day |
| 2:00 PM PST | 6:00 AM HKT | next day |
| 3:00 PM PST | 7:00 AM HKT | next day |
| 4:00 PM PST | 8:00 AM HKT | next day |
| 5:00 PM PST | 9:00 AM HKT | next day |
| 6:00 PM PST | 10:00 AM HKT | next day |
| 7:00 PM PST | 11:00 AM HKT | next day |
| 8:00 PM PST | 12:00 PM HKT | next day |
| 9:00 PM PST | 1:00 PM HKT | next day |
| 10:00 PM PST | 2:00 PM HKT | next day |
| 11:00 PM PST | 3:00 PM HKT | next day |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert PST to HKT
Add 16 hours to the PST time to get HKT.
Example: 9:00 AM PST = 1:00 AM HKT (next day).
Across midnight: 10:00 PM PST = 2:00 PM HKT (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between PST and HKT
The time difference between PST 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:
- 31 Dec 2025 – 7 Mar 2026: HKT is 16 hours ahead of PST.
- 8 Mar 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: HKT is 15 hours ahead of PST.
- 1 Nov 2026 – 30 Dec 2026: HKT is 16 hours ahead of PST.
PST and HKT during daylight saving time
- PST next changes on 14 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 01:59 local time, from PST (UTC−8) to PDT (UTC−7).
- HKT does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+8 all year.
Best time for a meeting between PST and HKT
PST and HKT have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 3:00 PM PST, which is 7:00 AM HKT.
PST to HKT FAQ
What is the time difference between PST and HKT?
Right now HKT is 16 hours ahead of PST. The gap changes 3 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM PST in HKT?
9:00 AM PST is 1:00 AM HKT (next day).
What is 12 PM (noon) PST in HKT?
12:00 PM PST is 4:00 AM HKT (next day).
Is HKT ahead of or behind PST?
HKT is 16 hours ahead of PST, so it is later in HKT than in PST.
Does PST change for daylight saving time?
Yes. PST next changes on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from PST to PDT.
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 PST and HKT?
PST and HKT have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 3:00 PM PST, which is 7:00 AM HKT.
Is PT the same as PST?
PST is the winter (standard) name of Pacific Time (PT). From March to November the same clocks are called PDT. This converter always uses the one in force on the date you choose.
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Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.