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HKT to ET time converter
US Eastern is 12 hours behind Hong Kong for 238 days of 2026, and 13 hours behind for the other 127 days, because daylight saving changes the gap.
HKT to ET conversion table
Local time in Hong Kong and the matching time in US Eastern on two reference dates, one in winter and one in summer for the northern hemisphere.
| Hong Kong (HKT) | US Eastern on 15 January | US Eastern on 15 July |
|---|---|---|
| 08:00 | 19:00 (-1 day) | 20:00 (-1 day) |
| 09:00 | 20:00 (-1 day) | 21:00 (-1 day) |
| 10:00 | 21:00 (-1 day) | 22:00 (-1 day) |
| 12:00 | 23:00 (-1 day) | 00:00 |
| 15:00 | 02:00 | 03:00 |
| 17:00 | 04:00 | 05:00 |
| 18:00 | 05:00 | 06:00 |
| 21:00 | 08:00 | 09:00 |
Best meeting times between Hong Kong and US Eastern
- January: No overlap inside both working days. The closest flexible hours (07:00-21:00): 07:00-10:00 HKT = 18:00-21:00 ET (-1 day); 20:00-21:00 HKT = 07:00-08:00 ET.
- July: No overlap inside both working days. The closest flexible hours (07:00-21:00): 07:00-09:00 HKT = 19:00-21:00 ET (-1 day); 19:00-21:00 HKT = 07:00-09:00 ET.
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Daylight saving between HKT and ET
- Hong Kong does not change its clocks in 2026.
- US Eastern moves its clocks forward on 8 March and back on 1 November in 2026.
- The gap is 12 hours for 238 days and 13 hours for 127 days of 2026.
About the two zones
Hong Kong. Hong Kong Time is UTC+8 all year. It stopped using daylight saving in 1979.
US Eastern. US Eastern Time is UTC-5 in winter (EST) and UTC-4 in summer (EDT), and is the default business time for much of the US East Coast.
Frequently asked questions
What time is 9 AM HKT in ET?
On 15 January, 09:00 in Hong Kong is 20:00 (-1 day) in US Eastern. On 15 July it is 21:00 (-1 day).
What is the time difference between Hong Kong and US Eastern?
US Eastern is 12 hours behind Hong Kong for 238 days of 2026, and 13 hours behind for the other 127 days, because daylight saving changes the gap.
Does the time difference between HKT and ET change during the year?
Yes. US Eastern changes its clocks and Hong Kong does not, so the gap moves between 12 and 13 hours. Always convert with the actual date.
When is the best time for a meeting between Hong Kong and US Eastern?
No overlap inside both working days. The closest flexible hours (07:00-21:00): 07:00-10:00 HKT = 18:00-21:00 ET (-1 day); 20:00-21:00 HKT = 07:00-08:00 ET. In July: No overlap inside both working days. The closest flexible hours (07:00-21:00): 07:00-09:00 HKT = 19:00-21:00 ET (-1 day); 19:00-21:00 HKT = 07:00-09:00 ET.
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