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HKT to PT time converter
US Pacific is 15 hours behind Hong Kong for 238 days of 2026, and 16 hours behind for the other 127 days, because daylight saving changes the gap.
HKT to PT conversion table
Local time in Hong Kong and the matching time in US Pacific on two reference dates, one in winter and one in summer for the northern hemisphere.
| Hong Kong (HKT) | US Pacific on 15 January | US Pacific on 15 July |
|---|---|---|
| 08:00 | 16:00 (-1 day) | 17:00 (-1 day) |
| 09:00 | 17:00 (-1 day) | 18:00 (-1 day) |
| 10:00 | 18:00 (-1 day) | 19:00 (-1 day) |
| 12:00 | 20:00 (-1 day) | 21:00 (-1 day) |
| 15:00 | 23:00 (-1 day) | 00:00 |
| 17:00 | 01:00 | 02:00 |
| 18:00 | 02:00 | 03:00 |
| 21:00 | 05:00 | 06:00 |
Best meeting times between Hong Kong and US Pacific
- January: No overlap inside both working days. The closest flexible hours (07:00-21:00): 07:00-13:00 HKT = 15:00-21:00 PT (-1 day).
- July: No overlap inside both working days. The closest flexible hours (07:00-21:00): 07:00-12:00 HKT = 16:00-21:00 PT (-1 day).
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Daylight saving between HKT and PT
- Hong Kong does not change its clocks in 2026.
- US Pacific moves its clocks forward on 8 March and back on 1 November in 2026.
- The gap is 15 hours for 238 days and 16 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 Pacific. US Pacific Time is UTC-8 in winter (PST) and UTC-7 in summer (PDT). Clocks change on the second Sunday of March and the first Sunday of November.
Frequently asked questions
What time is 9 AM HKT in PT?
On 15 January, 09:00 in Hong Kong is 17:00 (-1 day) in US Pacific. On 15 July it is 18:00 (-1 day).
What is the time difference between Hong Kong and US Pacific?
US Pacific is 15 hours behind Hong Kong for 238 days of 2026, and 16 hours behind for the other 127 days, because daylight saving changes the gap.
Does the time difference between HKT and PT change during the year?
Yes. US Pacific changes its clocks and Hong Kong does not, so the gap moves between 15 and 16 hours. Always convert with the actual date.
When is the best time for a meeting between Hong Kong and US Pacific?
No overlap inside both working days. The closest flexible hours (07:00-21:00): 07:00-13:00 HKT = 15:00-21:00 PT (-1 day). In July: No overlap inside both working days. The closest flexible hours (07:00-21:00): 07:00-12:00 HKT = 16:00-21:00 PT (-1 day).
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