PT to HKT Time Converter

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

Los Angeles · Pacific Time
01:31:06
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
PDT · UTC-07:00
Hong Kong · Hong Kong Time
16:31:06
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
GMT+8 · UTC+08:00

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

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
HKT (Hong Kong Time)
Observes DST
No

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 PT and HKT meet?

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Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in Los Angeles (PT). 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 17:00–18:00 PT (08:00–09:00 HKT).

Hour-by-hour PT to HKT conversion table

PT time (Los Angeles)HKT time (Hong Kong)Status
00:00 Tue15:00 TueHKT working
01:00 Tue16:00 TueHKT working
02:00 Tue17:00 TueOff-hours both sides
03:00 Tue18:00 TueOff-hours both sides
04:00 Tue19:00 TueOff-hours both sides
05:00 Tue20:00 TueOff-hours both sides
06:00 Tue21:00 TueOff-hours both sides
07:00 Tue22:00 TueOff-hours both sides
08:00 Tue23:00 TueOff-hours both sides
09:00 Tue00:00 WedPT working
10:00 Tue01:00 WedPT working
11:00 Tue02:00 WedPT working
12:00 Tue03:00 WedPT working
13:00 Tue04:00 WedPT working
14:00 Tue05:00 WedPT working
15:00 Tue06:00 WedPT working
16:00 Tue07:00 WedPT working
17:00 Tue08:00 WedOff-hours both sides
18:00 Tue09:00 WedHKT working
19:00 Tue10:00 WedHKT working
20:00 Tue11:00 WedHKT working
21:00 Tue12:00 WedHKT working
22:00 Tue13:00 WedHKT working
23:00 Tue14:00 WedHKT 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

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
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 Los Angeles and Hong Kong

Los Angeles
Sunrise
05:55
Sunset
19:46
Solar noon
12:50
Daylight
13h 51m
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 Los Angeles or time in Hong Kong.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between PT and HKT right now?+
HKT (Hong Kong Time) is currently 15 hours ahead PT (Pacific Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does PT or HKT observe daylight saving time?+
PT: observes daylight saving time. HKT: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between PT and HKT?+
Standard 9-5 hours do not overlap. Extending to 8am-7pm gives a window of 17:00–18:00 PT (08:00–09:00 HKT).
What time is it in Hong Kong when it is 12:00 noon in Los Angeles?+
When it is 12:00 Tue in Los Angeles (PT), it is 03:00 Wed in Hong Kong (HKT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for PT and HKT?+
PT maps to "America/Los_Angeles" 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 Los Angeles ahead of or behind Hong Kong?+
Whether Los Angeles (PT) is ahead of or behind Hong Kong (HKT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now HKT is 15 hours ahead PT. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for PT and HKT?+
PT is UTC-07:00 (PDT) 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 PT and HKT?+
Not during a strict 9am-5pm window. If both sides flex to 8am-7pm, the available meeting window between PT and HKT is 17:00–18:00 PT.