HKT to GFT Time Converter

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

Hong Kong · Hong Kong Time
01:22:09
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
GMT+8 · UTC+08:00
Cayenne · French Guiana Time
14:22:09
Monday, May 25, 2026
GMT-3 · UTC-03:00

Convert a specific time

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

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

When can HKT and GFT meet?

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GFT
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.
No business-hours overlap exists between HKT and GFT.
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 HKT to GFT conversion table

HKT time (Hong Kong)GFT time (Cayenne)Status
00:00 Tue13:00 MonGFT working
01:00 Tue14:00 MonGFT working
02:00 Tue15:00 MonGFT working
03:00 Tue16:00 MonGFT working
04:00 Tue17:00 MonOff-hours both sides
05:00 Tue18:00 MonOff-hours both sides
06:00 Tue19:00 MonOff-hours both sides
07:00 Tue20:00 MonOff-hours both sides
08:00 Tue21:00 MonOff-hours both sides
09:00 Tue22:00 MonHKT working
10:00 Tue23:00 MonHKT working
11:00 Tue00:00 TueHKT working
12:00 Tue01:00 TueHKT working
13:00 Tue02:00 TueHKT working
14:00 Tue03:00 TueHKT working
15:00 Tue04:00 TueHKT working
16:00 Tue05:00 TueHKT working
17:00 Tue06:00 TueOff-hours both sides
18:00 Tue07:00 TueOff-hours both sides
19:00 Tue08:00 TueOff-hours both sides
20:00 Tue09:00 TueGFT working
21:00 Tue10:00 TueGFT working
22:00 Tue11:00 TueGFT working
23:00 Tue12:00 TueGFT 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

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

Sun today in Hong Kong and Cayenne

Hong Kong
Sunrise
05:41
Sunset
19:01
Solar noon
12:21
Daylight
13h 19m

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between HKT and GFT right now?+
GFT (French Guiana Time) is currently 11 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 GFT observe daylight saving time?+
HKT: does not observe daylight saving time. GFT: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between HKT and GFT?+
HKT and GFT 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 Cayenne when it is 12:00 noon in Hong Kong?+
When it is 12:00 Tue in Hong Kong (HKT), it is 01:00 Tue in Cayenne (GFT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for HKT and GFT?+
HKT maps to "Asia/Hong_Kong" in the IANA database. GFT maps to "America/Cayenne". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Hong Kong ahead of or behind Cayenne?+
Whether Hong Kong (HKT) is ahead of or behind Cayenne (GFT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now GFT is 11 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 GFT?+
HKT is UTC+08:00 (GMT+8) and GFT is UTC-03:00 (GMT-3). 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 GFT?+
No standard business-hours overlap exists between HKT and GFT. Plan asynchronous work or schedule outside 9-5 on at least one side.