UTC to HKT Time Converter

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

UTC · Coordinated Universal Time
20:55:26
Sunday, May 10, 2026
UTC · UTC+00:00
Hong Kong · Hong Kong Time
04:55:26
Monday, May 11, 2026
GMT+8 · UTC+08:00

Convert a specific time

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

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

When can UTC 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 UTC (UTC). 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 08:00–10:00 UTC (16:00–18:00 HKT).

Hour-by-hour UTC to HKT conversion table

UTC time (UTC)HKT time (Hong Kong)Status
00:00 Sun08:00 SunOff-hours both sides
01:00 Sun09:00 SunHKT working
02:00 Sun10:00 SunHKT working
03:00 Sun11:00 SunHKT working
04:00 Sun12:00 SunHKT working
05:00 Sun13:00 SunHKT working
06:00 Sun14:00 SunHKT working
07:00 Sun15:00 SunHKT working
08:00 Sun16:00 SunHKT working
09:00 Sun17:00 SunUTC working
10:00 Sun18:00 SunUTC working
11:00 Sun19:00 SunUTC working
12:00 Sun20:00 SunUTC working
13:00 Sun21:00 SunUTC working
14:00 Sun22:00 SunUTC working
15:00 Sun23:00 SunUTC working
16:00 Sun00:00 MonUTC working
17:00 Sun01:00 MonOff-hours both sides
18:00 Sun02:00 MonOff-hours both sides
19:00 Sun03:00 MonOff-hours both sides
20:00 Sun04:00 MonOff-hours both sides
21:00 Sun05:00 MonOff-hours both sides
22:00 Sun06:00 MonOff-hours both sides
23:00 Sun07:00 MonOff-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

Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)
IANA identifier
UTC
Current UTC offset
UTC+00:00
Current abbreviation
UTC
Major cities in this zone
UTC
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 UTC and Hong Kong

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between UTC and HKT right now?+
HKT (Hong Kong Time) is currently 8 hours ahead UTC (Coordinated Universal Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does UTC or HKT observe daylight saving time?+
UTC: does not observe daylight saving time. HKT: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between UTC and HKT?+
Standard 9-5 hours do not overlap. Extending to 8am-7pm gives a window of 08:00–10:00 UTC (16:00–18:00 HKT).
What time is it in Hong Kong when it is 12:00 noon in UTC?+
When it is 12:00 Sun in UTC (UTC), it is 20:00 Sun in Hong Kong (HKT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for UTC and HKT?+
UTC maps to "UTC" 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 UTC ahead of or behind Hong Kong?+
Whether UTC (UTC) is ahead of or behind Hong Kong (HKT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now HKT is 8 hours ahead UTC. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for UTC and HKT?+
UTC is UTC+00:00 (UTC) 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 UTC and HKT?+
Not during a strict 9am-5pm window. If both sides flex to 8am-7pm, the available meeting window between UTC and HKT is 08:00–10:00 UTC.