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HKT to JST time converter
Japan is 1 hours ahead of Hong Kong all year.
HKT to JST conversion table
Local time in Hong Kong and the matching time in Japan on two reference dates, one in winter and one in summer for the northern hemisphere.
| Hong Kong (HKT) | Japan on 15 January | Japan on 15 July |
|---|---|---|
| 08:00 | 09:00 | 09:00 |
| 09:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| 10:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| 12:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 |
| 15:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
| 17:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
| 18:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 |
| 21:00 | 22:00 | 22:00 |
Best meeting times between Hong Kong and Japan
- January: Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 09:00-16:00 HKT = 10:00-17:00 JST.
- July: Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 09:00-16:00 HKT = 10:00-17:00 JST.
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Daylight saving between HKT and JST
- Hong Kong does not change its clocks in 2026.
- Japan 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.
Japan. Japan Standard Time is UTC+9 all year with no daylight saving.
Frequently asked questions
What time is 9 AM HKT in JST?
On 15 January, 09:00 in Hong Kong is 10:00 in Japan. On 15 July it is 10:00.
What is the time difference between Hong Kong and Japan?
Japan is 1 hours ahead of Hong Kong all year.
Does the time difference between HKT and JST change during the year?
No. Neither zone changes its clocks in a way that alters the gap, so the difference stays at 1 hours.
When is the best time for a meeting between Hong Kong and Japan?
Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 09:00-16:00 HKT = 10:00-17:00 JST. In July: Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 09:00-16:00 HKT = 10:00-17:00 JST.
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