HKT to PT Time Converter

Convert Hong Kong Time (HKT) to Pacific Time (PT). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 15 hours behind.

Hong Kong · Hong Kong Time
02:08:37
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GMT+8 · UTC+08:00
Los Angeles · Pacific Time
11:08:37
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
PDT · UTC-07:00

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From: HKT (Hong Kong)
To: PT (Los Angeles)
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Daylight Saving status right now

HKT (Hong Kong Time)
Observes DST
No
PT (Pacific Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-11-01
Offset shift
UTC-07:00 → UTC-08:00

Heads up: PT observes DST while HKT does not. The 15-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when PT starts or ends DST.

When can HKT and PT meet?

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HKT
PT
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 08:00–09:00 HKT (17:00–18:00 PT).

Hour-by-hour HKT to PT conversion table

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

Sun today in Hong Kong and Los Angeles

Hong Kong
Sunrise
05:46
Sunset
18:56
Solar noon
12:21
Daylight
13h 9m
Los Angeles
Sunrise
05:55
Sunset
19:46
Solar noon
12:50
Daylight
13h 51m

Related converters

PT to HKT (reverse)HKT to ESTHKT to PSTHKT to GMTHKT to UTCHKT to CETEST to PTPST to PTGMT to PTUTC to PTCET to PT
Looking for local time? See time in Hong Kong or time in Los Angeles.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between HKT and PT right now?+
PT (Pacific Time) is currently 15 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 PT observe daylight saving time?+
HKT: does not observe daylight saving time. PT: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between HKT and PT?+
Standard 9-5 hours do not overlap. Extending to 8am-7pm gives a window of 08:00–09:00 HKT (17:00–18:00 PT).
What time is it in Los Angeles when it is 12:00 noon in Hong Kong?+
When it is 12:00 Wed in Hong Kong (HKT), it is 21:00 Tue in Los Angeles (PT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for HKT and PT?+
HKT maps to "Asia/Hong_Kong" in the IANA database. PT maps to "America/Los_Angeles". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Hong Kong ahead of or behind Los Angeles?+
Whether Hong Kong (HKT) is ahead of or behind Los Angeles (PT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now PT is 15 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 PT?+
HKT is UTC+08:00 (GMT+8) and PT is UTC-07:00 (PDT). 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 PT?+
Not during a strict 9am-5pm window. If both sides flex to 8am-7pm, the available meeting window between HKT and PT is 08:00–09:00 HKT.