VET to HKT Time Converter

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

Caracas · Venezuela Time
00:07:50
Sunday, May 17, 2026
GMT-4 · UTC-04:00
Hong Kong · Hong Kong Time
12:07:50
Sunday, May 17, 2026
GMT+8 · UTC+08:00

Convert a specific time

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

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

When can VET 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 Caracas (VET). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
No business-hours overlap exists between VET and HKT.
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 VET to HKT conversion table

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

Venezuela Time (VET)
IANA identifier
America/Caracas
Current UTC offset
UTC-04:00
Current abbreviation
GMT-4
Major cities in this zone
Caracas
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 Caracas and Hong Kong

Hong Kong
Sunrise
05:44
Sunset
18:57
Solar noon
12:21
Daylight
13h 13m

Related converters

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between VET and HKT right now?+
HKT (Hong Kong Time) is currently 12 hours ahead VET (Venezuela Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does VET or HKT observe daylight saving time?+
VET: does not observe daylight saving time. HKT: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between VET and HKT?+
VET and HKT 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 Hong Kong when it is 12:00 noon in Caracas?+
When it is 12:00 Sun in Caracas (VET), it is 00:00 Mon in Hong Kong (HKT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for VET and HKT?+
VET maps to "America/Caracas" 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 Caracas ahead of or behind Hong Kong?+
Whether Caracas (VET) is ahead of or behind Hong Kong (HKT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now HKT is 12 hours ahead VET. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for VET and HKT?+
VET is UTC-04:00 (GMT-4) 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 VET and HKT?+
No standard business-hours overlap exists between VET and HKT. Plan asynchronous work or schedule outside 9-5 on at least one side.