HKT to CET Time Converter

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

Hong Kong · Hong Kong Time
04:55:28
Monday, May 11, 2026
GMT+8 · UTC+08:00
Paris · Central European Time
22:55:28
Sunday, May 10, 2026
GMT+2 · UTC+02:00

Convert a specific time

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

HKT (Hong Kong Time)
Observes DST
No
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

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 HKT and CET meet?

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CET
Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in Hong Kong (HKT). 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: 15:00–16:00 HKT (09:00–10:00 CET).

Hour-by-hour HKT to CET conversion table

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

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
Central European Time (CET)
IANA identifier
Europe/Paris
Current UTC offset
UTC+02:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+2
Major cities in this zone
ParisLyonMarseille

Sun today in Hong Kong and Paris

Hong Kong
Sunrise
05:46
Sunset
18:55
Solar noon
12:21
Daylight
13h 8m
Paris
Sunrise
06:17
Sunset
21:19
Solar noon
13:48
Daylight
15h 1m

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between HKT and CET right now?+
CET (Central European Time) is currently 6 hours behind HKT (Hong Kong Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does HKT or CET observe daylight saving time?+
HKT: does not observe daylight saving time. CET: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between HKT and CET?+
The strongest overlap is 15:00–16:00 HKT (09:00–10:00 CET), giving 2 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Paris when it is 12:00 noon in Hong Kong?+
When it is 12:00 Mon in Hong Kong (HKT), it is 06:00 Mon in Paris (CET).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for HKT and CET?+
HKT maps to "Asia/Hong_Kong" in the IANA database. CET maps to "Europe/Paris". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Hong Kong ahead of or behind Paris?+
Whether Hong Kong (HKT) is ahead of or behind Paris (CET) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now CET is 6 hours behind HKT. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for HKT and CET?+
HKT is UTC+08:00 (GMT+8) and CET is UTC+02:00 (GMT+2). 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 HKT and CET?+
Yes. There are 2 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 15:00–16:00 HKT.