HKT to UTC Time Converter

Convert Hong Kong Time (HKT) to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 8 hours behind.

Hong Kong · Hong Kong Time
04:55:28
Monday, May 11, 2026
GMT+8 · UTC+08:00
UTC · Coordinated Universal Time
20:55:28
Sunday, May 10, 2026
UTC · UTC+00:00

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

HKT (Hong Kong Time)
Observes DST
No
UTC (Coordinated Universal Time)
Observes DST
No

When can HKT and UTC 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 overlap during strict 9-5 working hours; some flexibility needed.
If both sides are willing to extend to 8am-7pm, the available window is 16:00–18:00 HKT (08:00–10:00 UTC).

Hour-by-hour HKT to UTC conversion table

HKT time (Hong Kong)UTC time (UTC)Status
00:00 Mon16:00 SunUTC working
01:00 Mon17:00 SunOff-hours both sides
02:00 Mon18:00 SunOff-hours both sides
03:00 Mon19:00 SunOff-hours both sides
04:00 Mon20:00 SunOff-hours both sides
05:00 Mon21:00 SunOff-hours both sides
06:00 Mon22:00 SunOff-hours both sides
07:00 Mon23:00 SunOff-hours both sides
08:00 Mon00:00 MonOff-hours both sides
09:00 Mon01:00 MonHKT working
10:00 Mon02:00 MonHKT working
11:00 Mon03:00 MonHKT working
12:00 Mon04:00 MonHKT working
13:00 Mon05:00 MonHKT working
14:00 Mon06:00 MonHKT working
15:00 Mon07:00 MonHKT working
16:00 Mon08:00 MonHKT working
17:00 Mon09:00 MonUTC working
18:00 Mon10:00 MonUTC working
19:00 Mon11:00 MonUTC working
20:00 Mon12:00 MonUTC working
21:00 Mon13:00 MonUTC working
22:00 Mon14:00 MonUTC working
23:00 Mon15:00 MonUTC 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
Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)
IANA identifier
UTC
Current UTC offset
UTC+00:00
Current abbreviation
UTC
Major cities in this zone
UTC

Sun today in Hong Kong and UTC

Hong Kong
Sunrise
05:46
Sunset
18:55
Solar noon
12:21
Daylight
13h 8m

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between HKT and UTC right now?+
UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) is currently 8 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 UTC observe daylight saving time?+
HKT: does not observe daylight saving time. UTC: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between HKT and UTC?+
Standard 9-5 hours do not overlap. Extending to 8am-7pm gives a window of 16:00–18:00 HKT (08:00–10:00 UTC).
What time is it in UTC when it is 12:00 noon in Hong Kong?+
When it is 12:00 Mon in Hong Kong (HKT), it is 04:00 Mon in UTC (UTC).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for HKT and UTC?+
HKT maps to "Asia/Hong_Kong" in the IANA database. UTC maps to "UTC". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Hong Kong ahead of or behind UTC?+
Whether Hong Kong (HKT) is ahead of or behind UTC (UTC) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now UTC is 8 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 UTC?+
HKT is UTC+08:00 (GMT+8) and UTC is UTC+00:00 (UTC). 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 UTC?+
Not during a strict 9am-5pm window. If both sides flex to 8am-7pm, the available meeting window between HKT and UTC is 16:00–18:00 HKT.