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HKT to GST time converter
Dubai is 4 hours behind Hong Kong all year.
HKT to GST conversion table
Local time in Hong Kong and the matching time in Dubai on two reference dates, one in winter and one in summer for the northern hemisphere.
| Hong Kong (HKT) | Dubai on 15 January | Dubai on 15 July |
|---|---|---|
| 08:00 | 04:00 | 04:00 |
| 09:00 | 05:00 | 05:00 |
| 10:00 | 06:00 | 06:00 |
| 12:00 | 08:00 | 08:00 |
| 15:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| 17:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 |
| 18:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| 21:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Best meeting times between Hong Kong and Dubai
- January: Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 13:00-17:00 HKT = 09:00-13:00 GST.
- July: Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 13:00-17:00 HKT = 09:00-13:00 GST.
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Daylight saving between HKT and GST
- Hong Kong does not change its clocks in 2026.
- Dubai does not change its clocks in 2026.
About the two zones
Hong Kong. Hong Kong Time is UTC+8 all year. It stopped using daylight saving in 1979.
Dubai. The UAE uses Gulf Standard Time, UTC+4, all year and does not observe daylight saving.
Frequently asked questions
What time is 9 AM HKT in GST?
On 15 January, 09:00 in Hong Kong is 05:00 in Dubai. On 15 July it is 05:00.
What is the time difference between Hong Kong and Dubai?
Dubai is 4 hours behind Hong Kong all year.
Does the time difference between HKT and GST 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 Hong Kong and Dubai?
Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 13:00-17:00 HKT = 09:00-13:00 GST. In July: Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 13:00-17:00 HKT = 09:00-13:00 GST.
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