MST to HKT Time Converter

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

Denver · Mountain Standard Time
07:55:57
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
MDT · UTC-06:00
Hong Kong · Hong Kong Time
21:55:57
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GMT+8 · UTC+08:00

Convert a specific time

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

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
HKT (Hong Kong Time)
Observes DST
No

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 MST and HKT meet?

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HKT
Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in Denver (MST). 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 18:00–18:00 MST (08:00–08:00 HKT).

Hour-by-hour MST to HKT conversion table

MST time (Denver)HKT time (Hong Kong)Status
00:00 Wed14:00 WedHKT working
01:00 Wed15:00 WedHKT working
02:00 Wed16:00 WedHKT working
03:00 Wed17:00 WedOff-hours both sides
04:00 Wed18:00 WedOff-hours both sides
05:00 Wed19:00 WedOff-hours both sides
06:00 Wed20:00 WedOff-hours both sides
07:00 Wed21:00 WedOff-hours both sides
08:00 Wed22:00 WedOff-hours both sides
09:00 Wed23:00 WedMST working
10:00 Wed00:00 ThuMST working
11:00 Wed01:00 ThuMST working
12:00 Wed02:00 ThuMST working
13:00 Wed03:00 ThuMST working
14:00 Wed04:00 ThuMST working
15:00 Wed05:00 ThuMST working
16:00 Wed06:00 ThuMST working
17:00 Wed07:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
18:00 Wed08:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
19:00 Wed09:00 ThuHKT working
20:00 Wed10:00 ThuHKT working
21:00 Wed11:00 ThuHKT working
22:00 Wed12:00 ThuHKT working
23:00 Wed13:00 ThuHKT 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

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
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

Sun today in Denver and Hong Kong

Denver
Sunrise
05:48
Sunset
20:06
Solar noon
12:57
Daylight
14h 18m
Hong Kong
Sunrise
05:46
Sunset
18:56
Solar noon
12:21
Daylight
13h 9m

Related converters

HKT to MST (reverse)MST to ESTMST to PSTMST to GMTMST to UTCMST to CETEST to HKTPST to HKTGMT to HKTUTC to HKTCET to HKT
Looking for local time? See time in Denver or time in Hong Kong.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between MST and HKT right now?+
HKT (Hong Kong Time) is currently 14 hours ahead MST (Mountain Standard Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does MST or HKT observe daylight saving time?+
MST: observes daylight saving time. HKT: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between MST and HKT?+
Standard 9-5 hours do not overlap. Extending to 8am-7pm gives a window of 18:00–18:00 MST (08:00–08:00 HKT).
What time is it in Hong Kong when it is 12:00 noon in Denver?+
When it is 12:00 Wed in Denver (MST), it is 02:00 Thu in Hong Kong (HKT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for MST and HKT?+
MST maps to "America/Denver" in the IANA database. HKT maps to "Asia/Hong_Kong". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Denver ahead of or behind Hong Kong?+
Whether Denver (MST) is ahead of or behind Hong Kong (HKT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now HKT is 14 hours ahead MST. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for MST and HKT?+
MST is UTC-06:00 (MDT) and HKT is UTC+08:00 (GMT+8). 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 MST and HKT?+
Not during a strict 9am-5pm window. If both sides flex to 8am-7pm, the available meeting window between MST and HKT is 18:00–18:00 MST.