EST to HKT Time Converter

Convert Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Hong Kong Time (HKT). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 12 hours ahead.

New York · Eastern Standard Time
16:55:24
Sunday, May 10, 2026
EDT · UTC-04:00
Hong Kong · Hong Kong Time
04:55:24
Monday, May 11, 2026
GMT+8 · UTC+08:00

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From: EST (New York)
To: HKT (Hong Kong)
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Daylight Saving status right now

EST (Eastern Standard Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-11-01
Offset shift
UTC-04:00 → UTC-05:00
HKT (Hong Kong Time)
Observes DST
No

Heads up: EST observes DST while HKT does not. The 12-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when EST starts or ends DST.

When can EST and HKT meet?

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Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in New York (EST). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
No business-hours overlap exists between EST and HKT.
The two zones are too far apart for synchronous meetings during normal working hours. Plan async or schedule outside 9-5 on at least one side.

Hour-by-hour EST to HKT conversion table

EST time (New York)HKT time (Hong Kong)Status
00:00 Sun12:00 SunHKT working
01:00 Sun13:00 SunHKT working
02:00 Sun14:00 SunHKT working
03:00 Sun15:00 SunHKT working
04:00 Sun16:00 SunHKT working
05:00 Sun17:00 SunOff-hours both sides
06:00 Sun18:00 SunOff-hours both sides
07:00 Sun19:00 SunOff-hours both sides
08:00 Sun20:00 SunOff-hours both sides
09:00 Sun21:00 SunEST working
10:00 Sun22:00 SunEST working
11:00 Sun23:00 SunEST working
12:00 Sun00:00 MonEST working
13:00 Sun01:00 MonEST working
14:00 Sun02:00 MonEST working
15:00 Sun03:00 MonEST working
16:00 Sun04:00 MonEST working
17:00 Sun05:00 MonOff-hours both sides
18:00 Sun06:00 MonOff-hours both sides
19:00 Sun07:00 MonOff-hours both sides
20:00 Sun08:00 MonOff-hours both sides
21:00 Sun09:00 MonHKT working
22:00 Sun10:00 MonHKT working
23:00 Sun11:00 MonHKT working

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

Eastern Standard Time (EST)
IANA identifier
America/New_York
Current UTC offset
UTC-04:00
Current abbreviation
EDT
Major cities in this zone
New YorkMiamiAtlantaBostonPhiladelphia
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 New York and Hong Kong

New York
Sunrise
05:45
Sunset
20:02
Solar noon
12:53
Daylight
14h 16m
Hong Kong
Sunrise
05:46
Sunset
18:55
Solar noon
12:21
Daylight
13h 8m

Related converters

HKT to EST (reverse)EST to PSTEST to GMTEST to UTCEST to CETEST to ISTPST to HKTGMT to HKTUTC to HKTCET to HKTIST to HKT
Looking for local time? See time in New York or time in Hong Kong.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between EST and HKT right now?+
HKT (Hong Kong Time) is currently 12 hours ahead EST (Eastern Standard Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does EST or HKT observe daylight saving time?+
EST: observes daylight saving time. HKT: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between EST and HKT?+
EST and HKT have no business-hour overlap, even at the edges of a typical workday. Async collaboration or non-9-5 scheduling is the practical choice.
What time is it in Hong Kong when it is 12:00 noon in New York?+
When it is 12:00 Sun in New York (EST), it is 00:00 Mon in Hong Kong (HKT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for EST and HKT?+
EST maps to "America/New_York" 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 New York ahead of or behind Hong Kong?+
Whether New York (EST) is ahead of or behind Hong Kong (HKT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now HKT is 12 hours ahead EST. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for EST and HKT?+
EST is UTC-04:00 (EDT) 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 EST and HKT?+
No standard business-hours overlap exists between EST and HKT. Plan asynchronous work or schedule outside 9-5 on at least one side.