GFT to HKT Time Converter

Convert French Guiana Time (GFT) to Hong Kong Time (HKT). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 11 hours ahead.

Cayenne · French Guiana Time
07:25:26
Thursday, May 21, 2026
GMT-3 · UTC-03:00
Hong Kong · Hong Kong Time
18:25:26
Thursday, May 21, 2026
GMT+8 · UTC+08:00

Convert a specific time

From: GFT (Cayenne)
To: HKT (Hong Kong)
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Daylight Saving status right now

GFT (French Guiana Time)
Observes DST
No
HKT (Hong Kong Time)
Observes DST
No

When can GFT 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 Cayenne (GFT). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
No business-hours overlap exists between GFT 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 GFT to HKT conversion table

GFT time (Cayenne)HKT time (Hong Kong)Status
00:00 Thu11:00 ThuHKT working
01:00 Thu12:00 ThuHKT working
02:00 Thu13:00 ThuHKT working
03:00 Thu14:00 ThuHKT working
04:00 Thu15:00 ThuHKT working
05:00 Thu16:00 ThuHKT working
06:00 Thu17:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
07:00 Thu18:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
08:00 Thu19:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
09:00 Thu20:00 ThuGFT working
10:00 Thu21:00 ThuGFT working
11:00 Thu22:00 ThuGFT working
12:00 Thu23:00 ThuGFT working
13:00 Thu00:00 FriGFT working
14:00 Thu01:00 FriGFT working
15:00 Thu02:00 FriGFT working
16:00 Thu03:00 FriGFT working
17:00 Thu04:00 FriOff-hours both sides
18:00 Thu05:00 FriOff-hours both sides
19:00 Thu06:00 FriOff-hours both sides
20:00 Thu07:00 FriOff-hours both sides
21:00 Thu08:00 FriOff-hours both sides
22:00 Thu09:00 FriHKT working
23:00 Thu10:00 FriHKT 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

French Guiana Time (GFT)
IANA identifier
America/Cayenne
Current UTC offset
UTC-03:00
Current abbreviation
GMT-3
Major cities in this zone
Cayenne
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 Cayenne and Hong Kong

Hong Kong
Sunrise
05:42
Sunset
18:59
Solar noon
12:21
Daylight
13h 16m

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between GFT and HKT right now?+
HKT (Hong Kong Time) is currently 11 hours ahead GFT (French Guiana Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does GFT or HKT observe daylight saving time?+
GFT: does not observe daylight saving time. HKT: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between GFT and HKT?+
GFT 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 Cayenne?+
When it is 12:00 Thu in Cayenne (GFT), it is 23:00 Thu in Hong Kong (HKT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for GFT and HKT?+
GFT maps to "America/Cayenne" 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 Cayenne ahead of or behind Hong Kong?+
Whether Cayenne (GFT) is ahead of or behind Hong Kong (HKT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now HKT is 11 hours ahead GFT. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for GFT and HKT?+
GFT is UTC-03:00 (GMT-3) 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 GFT and HKT?+
No standard business-hours overlap exists between GFT and HKT. Plan asynchronous work or schedule outside 9-5 on at least one side.