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GST to HKT time converter
Hong Kong is 4 hours ahead of Dubai all year.
GST to HKT conversion table
Local time in Dubai and the matching time in Hong Kong on two reference dates, one in winter and one in summer for the northern hemisphere.
| Dubai (GST) | Hong Kong on 15 January | Hong Kong on 15 July |
|---|---|---|
| 08:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| 09:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 |
| 10:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| 12:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
| 15:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 |
| 17:00 | 21:00 | 21:00 |
| 18:00 | 22:00 | 22:00 |
| 21:00 | 01:00 (+1 day) | 01:00 (+1 day) |
Best meeting times between Dubai and Hong Kong
- January: Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 09:00-13:00 GST = 13:00-17:00 HKT.
- July: Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 09:00-13:00 GST = 13:00-17:00 HKT.
Want to add more people? The meeting planner starts with these two zones and lets you add up to four more.
Daylight saving between GST and HKT
- Dubai does not change its clocks in 2026.
- Hong Kong does not change its clocks in 2026.
About the two zones
Dubai. The UAE uses Gulf Standard Time, UTC+4, all year and does not observe daylight saving.
Hong Kong. Hong Kong Time is UTC+8 all year. It stopped using daylight saving in 1979.
Frequently asked questions
What time is 9 AM GST in HKT?
On 15 January, 09:00 in Dubai is 13:00 in Hong Kong. On 15 July it is 13:00.
What is the time difference between Dubai and Hong Kong?
Hong Kong is 4 hours ahead of Dubai all year.
Does the time difference between GST and HKT change during the year?
No. Neither zone changes its clocks in a way that alters the gap, so the difference stays at 4 hours.
When is the best time for a meeting between Dubai and Hong Kong?
Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 09:00-13:00 GST = 13:00-17:00 HKT. In July: Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 09:00-13:00 GST = 13:00-17:00 HKT.
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