HKT to MST Time Converter

Convert Hong Kong Time (HKT) to Mountain Standard Time (MST). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 14 hours behind.

Hong Kong · Hong Kong Time
06:11:11
Friday, May 15, 2026
GMT+8 · UTC+08:00
Denver · Mountain Standard Time
16:11:11
Thursday, May 14, 2026
MDT · UTC-06:00

Convert a specific time

From: HKT (Hong Kong)
To: MST (Denver)
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Daylight Saving status right now

HKT (Hong Kong Time)
Observes DST
No
MST (Mountain Standard Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-11-01
Offset shift
UTC-06:00 → UTC-07:00

Heads up: MST observes DST while HKT does not. The 14-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when MST starts or ends DST.

When can HKT and MST meet?

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MST
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 overlap during strict 9-5 working hours; some flexibility needed.
If both sides are willing to extend to 8am-7pm, the available window is 08:00–08:00 HKT (18:00–18:00 MST).

Hour-by-hour HKT to MST conversion table

HKT time (Hong Kong)MST time (Denver)Status
00:00 Fri10:00 ThuMST working
01:00 Fri11:00 ThuMST working
02:00 Fri12:00 ThuMST working
03:00 Fri13:00 ThuMST working
04:00 Fri14:00 ThuMST working
05:00 Fri15:00 ThuMST working
06:00 Fri16:00 ThuMST working
07:00 Fri17:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
08:00 Fri18:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
09:00 Fri19:00 ThuHKT working
10:00 Fri20:00 ThuHKT working
11:00 Fri21:00 ThuHKT working
12:00 Fri22:00 ThuHKT working
13:00 Fri23:00 ThuHKT working
14:00 Fri00:00 FriHKT working
15:00 Fri01:00 FriHKT working
16:00 Fri02:00 FriHKT working
17:00 Fri03:00 FriOff-hours both sides
18:00 Fri04:00 FriOff-hours both sides
19:00 Fri05:00 FriOff-hours both sides
20:00 Fri06:00 FriOff-hours both sides
21:00 Fri07:00 FriOff-hours both sides
22:00 Fri08:00 FriOff-hours both sides
23:00 Fri09:00 FriMST 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
Mountain Standard Time (MST)
IANA identifier
America/Denver
Current UTC offset
UTC-06:00
Current abbreviation
MDT
Major cities in this zone
DenverPhoenixSalt Lake CityAlbuquerque

Sun today in Hong Kong and Denver

Hong Kong
Sunrise
05:45
Sunset
18:56
Solar noon
12:21
Daylight
13h 11m
Denver
Sunrise
05:47
Sunset
20:07
Solar noon
12:57
Daylight
14h 20m

Related converters

MST to HKT (reverse)HKT to ESTHKT to PSTHKT to GMTHKT to UTCHKT to CETEST to MSTPST to MSTGMT to MSTUTC to MSTCET to MST
Looking for local time? See time in Hong Kong or time in Denver.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between HKT and MST right now?+
MST (Mountain Standard Time) is currently 14 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 MST observe daylight saving time?+
HKT: does not observe daylight saving time. MST: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between HKT and MST?+
Standard 9-5 hours do not overlap. Extending to 8am-7pm gives a window of 08:00–08:00 HKT (18:00–18:00 MST).
What time is it in Denver when it is 12:00 noon in Hong Kong?+
When it is 12:00 Fri in Hong Kong (HKT), it is 22:00 Thu in Denver (MST).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for HKT and MST?+
HKT maps to "Asia/Hong_Kong" in the IANA database. MST maps to "America/Denver". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Hong Kong ahead of or behind Denver?+
Whether Hong Kong (HKT) is ahead of or behind Denver (MST) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now MST is 14 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 MST?+
HKT is UTC+08:00 (GMT+8) and MST is UTC-06:00 (MDT). 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 MST?+
Not during a strict 9am-5pm window. If both sides flex to 8am-7pm, the available meeting window between HKT and MST is 08:00–08:00 HKT.