HKT to PET Time Converter

Convert Hong Kong Time (HKT) to Peru Time (PET). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 13 hours behind.

Hong Kong · Hong Kong Time
21:02:09
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GMT+8 · UTC+08:00
Lima · Peru Time
08:02:09
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GMT-5 · UTC-05:00

Convert a specific time

From: HKT (Hong Kong)
To: PET (Lima)
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Daylight Saving status right now

HKT (Hong Kong Time)
Observes DST
No
PET (Peru Time)
Observes DST
No

When can HKT and PET meet?

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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 PET.
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 PET conversion table

HKT time (Hong Kong)PET time (Lima)Status
00:00 Wed11:00 TuePET working
01:00 Wed12:00 TuePET working
02:00 Wed13:00 TuePET working
03:00 Wed14:00 TuePET working
04:00 Wed15:00 TuePET working
05:00 Wed16:00 TuePET working
06:00 Wed17:00 TueOff-hours both sides
07:00 Wed18:00 TueOff-hours both sides
08:00 Wed19:00 TueOff-hours both sides
09:00 Wed20:00 TueHKT working
10:00 Wed21:00 TueHKT working
11:00 Wed22:00 TueHKT working
12:00 Wed23:00 TueHKT working
13:00 Wed00:00 WedHKT working
14:00 Wed01:00 WedHKT working
15:00 Wed02:00 WedHKT working
16:00 Wed03:00 WedHKT working
17:00 Wed04:00 WedOff-hours both sides
18:00 Wed05:00 WedOff-hours both sides
19:00 Wed06:00 WedOff-hours both sides
20:00 Wed07:00 WedOff-hours both sides
21:00 Wed08:00 WedOff-hours both sides
22:00 Wed09:00 WedPET working
23:00 Wed10:00 WedPET 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
Peru Time (PET)
IANA identifier
America/Lima
Current UTC offset
UTC-05:00
Current abbreviation
GMT-5
Major cities in this zone
Lima

Sun today in Hong Kong and Lima

Hong Kong
Sunrise
05:46
Sunset
18:56
Solar noon
12:21
Daylight
13h 9m

Related converters

PET to HKT (reverse)HKT to ESTHKT to PSTHKT to GMTHKT to UTCHKT to CETEST to PETPST to PETGMT to PETUTC to PETCET to PET
Looking for local time? See time in Hong Kong or time in Lima.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between HKT and PET right now?+
PET (Peru Time) is currently 13 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 PET observe daylight saving time?+
HKT: does not observe daylight saving time. PET: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between HKT and PET?+
HKT and PET 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 Lima when it is 12:00 noon in Hong Kong?+
When it is 12:00 Wed in Hong Kong (HKT), it is 23:00 Tue in Lima (PET).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for HKT and PET?+
HKT maps to "Asia/Hong_Kong" in the IANA database. PET maps to "America/Lima". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Hong Kong ahead of or behind Lima?+
Whether Hong Kong (HKT) is ahead of or behind Lima (PET) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now PET is 13 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 PET?+
HKT is UTC+08:00 (GMT+8) and PET is UTC-05:00 (GMT-5). 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 PET?+
No standard business-hours overlap exists between HKT and PET. Plan asynchronous work or schedule outside 9-5 on at least one side.