CET to HKT Time Converter

Convert Central European Time (CET) to Hong Kong Time (HKT). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 6 hours ahead.

Paris · Central European Time
04:12:29
Monday, May 11, 2026
GMT+2 · UTC+02:00
Hong Kong · Hong Kong Time
10:12:29
Monday, May 11, 2026
GMT+8 · UTC+08:00

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From: CET (Paris)
To: HKT (Hong Kong)
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Daylight Saving status right now

CET (Central European Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-10-25
Offset shift
UTC+02:00 → UTC+01:00
HKT (Hong Kong Time)
Observes DST
No

Heads up: CET observes DST while HKT does not. The 6-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when CET starts or ends DST.

When can CET and HKT meet?

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HKT
Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in Paris (CET). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
2 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 09:00–10:00 CET (15:00–16:00 HKT).

Hour-by-hour CET to HKT conversion table

CET time (Paris)HKT time (Hong Kong)Status
00:00 Mon06:00 MonOff-hours both sides
01:00 Mon07:00 MonOff-hours both sides
02:00 Mon08:00 MonOff-hours both sides
03:00 Mon09:00 MonHKT working
04:00 Mon10:00 MonHKT working
05:00 Mon11:00 MonHKT working
06:00 Mon12:00 MonHKT working
07:00 Mon13:00 MonHKT working
08:00 Mon14:00 MonHKT working
09:00 Mon15:00 MonBoth at work
10:00 Mon16:00 MonBoth at work
11:00 Mon17:00 MonCET working
12:00 Mon18:00 MonCET working
13:00 Mon19:00 MonCET working
14:00 Mon20:00 MonCET working
15:00 Mon21:00 MonCET working
16:00 Mon22:00 MonCET working
17:00 Mon23:00 MonOff-hours both sides
18:00 Mon00:00 TueOff-hours both sides
19:00 Mon01:00 TueOff-hours both sides
20:00 Mon02:00 TueOff-hours both sides
21:00 Mon03:00 TueOff-hours both sides
22:00 Mon04:00 TueOff-hours both sides
23:00 Mon05:00 TueOff-hours both sides

Times computed for today in each zone using the IANA time zone database. The conversion accounts for daylight saving time wherever applicable.

About these time zones

Central European Time (CET)
IANA identifier
Europe/Paris
Current UTC offset
UTC+02:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+2
Major cities in this zone
ParisLyonMarseille
Hong Kong Time (HKT)
IANA identifier
Asia/Hong_Kong
Current UTC offset
UTC+08:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+8
Major cities in this zone
Hong Kong

Sun today in Paris and Hong Kong

Paris
Sunrise
06:16
Sunset
21:20
Solar noon
13:48
Daylight
15h 4m
Hong Kong
Sunrise
05:46
Sunset
18:55
Solar noon
12:21
Daylight
13h 8m

Related converters

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Looking for local time? See time in Paris or time in Hong Kong.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between CET and HKT right now?+
HKT (Hong Kong Time) is currently 6 hours ahead CET (Central European Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does CET or HKT observe daylight saving time?+
CET: observes daylight saving time. HKT: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between CET and HKT?+
The strongest overlap is 09:00–10:00 CET (15:00–16:00 HKT), giving 2 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Hong Kong when it is 12:00 noon in Paris?+
When it is 12:00 Mon in Paris (CET), it is 18:00 Mon in Hong Kong (HKT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for CET and HKT?+
CET maps to "Europe/Paris" in the IANA database. HKT maps to "Asia/Hong_Kong". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Paris ahead of or behind Hong Kong?+
Whether Paris (CET) is ahead of or behind Hong Kong (HKT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now HKT is 6 hours ahead CET. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for CET and HKT?+
CET is UTC+02:00 (GMT+2) and HKT is UTC+08:00 (GMT+8). Both offsets shift by one hour when the corresponding region enters or exits daylight saving time, so the live values on this page are the source of truth.
Can I schedule meetings during business hours for both CET and HKT?+
Yes. There are 2 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 09:00–10:00 CET.