UTC to HKT Converter
HKT is 8 hours ahead of UTC. 9:00 AM UTC = 5:00 PM HKT.
HKT is 8 hours ahead of UTC. To convert UTC to HKT, add 8 hours to the UTC time: 9:00 AM UTC = 5:00 PM HKT.
UTC (UTC) is used in The world's time standard; used in aviation, computing and science. HKT (Hong Kong Time) is used in Hong Kong.
UTC to HKT time conversion table
UTC to HKT on 6 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| UTC | HKT | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM UTC | 8:00 AM HKT | — |
| 1:00 AM UTC | 9:00 AM HKT | — |
| 2:00 AM UTC | 10:00 AM HKT | — |
| 3:00 AM UTC | 11:00 AM HKT | — |
| 4:00 AM UTC | 12:00 PM HKT | — |
| 5:00 AM UTC | 1:00 PM HKT | — |
| 6:00 AM UTC | 2:00 PM HKT | — |
| 7:00 AM UTC | 3:00 PM HKT | — |
| 8:00 AM UTC | 4:00 PM HKT | — |
| 9:00 AM UTC | 5:00 PM HKT | — |
| 10:00 AM UTC | 6:00 PM HKT | — |
| 11:00 AM UTC | 7:00 PM HKT | — |
| 12:00 PM UTC | 8:00 PM HKT | — |
| 1:00 PM UTC | 9:00 PM HKT | — |
| 2:00 PM UTC | 10:00 PM HKT | night |
| 3:00 PM UTC | 11:00 PM HKT | night |
| 4:00 PM UTC | 12:00 AM HKT | next day |
| 5:00 PM UTC | 1:00 AM HKT | next day |
| 6:00 PM UTC | 2:00 AM HKT | next day |
| 7:00 PM UTC | 3:00 AM HKT | next day |
| 8:00 PM UTC | 4:00 AM HKT | next day |
| 9:00 PM UTC | 5:00 AM HKT | next day |
| 10:00 PM UTC | 6:00 AM HKT | next day |
| 11:00 PM UTC | 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 UTC to HKT
Add 8 hours to the UTC time to get HKT.
Example: 9:00 AM UTC = 5:00 PM HKT.
Across midnight: 10:00 PM UTC = 6:00 AM HKT (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between UTC and HKT
The time difference between UTC and HKT is 8 hours all year – HKT is ahead of UTC.
UTC and HKT during daylight saving time
- UTC 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 UTC and HKT
UTC and HKT have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM UTC, which is 3:00 PM HKT.
UTC to HKT FAQ
What is the time difference between UTC and HKT?
HKT is 8 hours ahead of UTC all year. 9:00 AM UTC = 5:00 PM HKT.
What is 9 AM UTC in HKT?
9:00 AM UTC is 5:00 PM HKT.
What is 12 PM (noon) UTC in HKT?
12:00 PM UTC is 8:00 PM HKT.
Is HKT ahead of or behind UTC?
HKT is 8 hours ahead of UTC, so it is later in HKT than in UTC.
Does UTC change for daylight saving time?
No. UTC 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 UTC and HKT?
UTC and HKT have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM UTC, which is 3:00 PM HKT.
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Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.