HKT to VET Time Converter

Convert Hong Kong Time (HKT) to Venezuela Time (VET). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 12 hours behind.

Hong Kong · Hong Kong Time
17:00:45
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
GMT+8 · UTC+08:00
Caracas · Venezuela Time
05:00:45
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
GMT-4 · UTC-04:00

Convert a specific time

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

HKT (Hong Kong Time)
Observes DST
No
VET (Venezuela Time)
Observes DST
No

When can HKT and VET meet?

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VET
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 VET.
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 VET conversion table

HKT time (Hong Kong)VET time (Caracas)Status
00:00 Tue12:00 MonVET working
01:00 Tue13:00 MonVET working
02:00 Tue14:00 MonVET working
03:00 Tue15:00 MonVET working
04:00 Tue16:00 MonVET working
05:00 Tue17:00 MonOff-hours both sides
06:00 Tue18:00 MonOff-hours both sides
07:00 Tue19:00 MonOff-hours both sides
08:00 Tue20:00 MonOff-hours both sides
09:00 Tue21:00 MonHKT working
10:00 Tue22:00 MonHKT working
11:00 Tue23:00 MonHKT working
12:00 Tue00:00 TueHKT working
13:00 Tue01:00 TueHKT working
14:00 Tue02:00 TueHKT working
15:00 Tue03:00 TueHKT working
16:00 Tue04:00 TueHKT working
17:00 Tue05:00 TueOff-hours both sides
18:00 Tue06:00 TueOff-hours both sides
19:00 Tue07:00 TueOff-hours both sides
20:00 Tue08:00 TueOff-hours both sides
21:00 Tue09:00 TueVET working
22:00 Tue10:00 TueVET working
23:00 Tue11:00 TueVET 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
Venezuela Time (VET)
IANA identifier
America/Caracas
Current UTC offset
UTC-04:00
Current abbreviation
GMT-4
Major cities in this zone
Caracas

Sun today in Hong Kong and Caracas

Hong Kong
Sunrise
05:46
Sunset
18:55
Solar noon
12:21
Daylight
13h 9m

Related converters

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between HKT and VET right now?+
VET (Venezuela Time) is currently 12 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 VET observe daylight saving time?+
HKT: does not observe daylight saving time. VET: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between HKT and VET?+
HKT and VET 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 Caracas when it is 12:00 noon in Hong Kong?+
When it is 12:00 Tue in Hong Kong (HKT), it is 00:00 Tue in Caracas (VET).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for HKT and VET?+
HKT maps to "Asia/Hong_Kong" in the IANA database. VET maps to "America/Caracas". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Hong Kong ahead of or behind Caracas?+
Whether Hong Kong (HKT) is ahead of or behind Caracas (VET) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now VET is 12 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 VET?+
HKT is UTC+08:00 (GMT+8) and VET is UTC-04:00 (GMT-4). 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 VET?+
No standard business-hours overlap exists between HKT and VET. Plan asynchronous work or schedule outside 9-5 on at least one side.