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PT to HKT time converter
Hong Kong is 15 hours ahead of US Pacific for 238 days of 2026, and 16 hours ahead of for the other 127 days, because daylight saving changes the gap.
PT to HKT conversion table
Local time in US Pacific and the matching time in Hong Kong on two reference dates, one in winter and one in summer for the northern hemisphere.
| US Pacific (PT) | Hong Kong on 15 January | Hong Kong on 15 July |
|---|---|---|
| 08:00 | 00:00 (+1 day) | 23:00 |
| 09:00 | 01:00 (+1 day) | 00:00 (+1 day) |
| 10:00 | 02:00 (+1 day) | 01:00 (+1 day) |
| 12:00 | 04:00 (+1 day) | 03:00 (+1 day) |
| 15:00 | 07:00 (+1 day) | 06:00 (+1 day) |
| 17:00 | 09:00 (+1 day) | 08:00 (+1 day) |
| 18:00 | 10:00 (+1 day) | 09:00 (+1 day) |
| 21:00 | 13:00 (+1 day) | 12:00 (+1 day) |
Best meeting times between US Pacific and Hong Kong
- January: No overlap inside both working days. The closest flexible hours (07:00-21:00): 15:00-21:00 PT = 07:00-13:00 HKT (+1 day).
- July: No overlap inside both working days. The closest flexible hours (07:00-21:00): 16:00-21:00 PT = 07:00-12:00 HKT (+1 day).
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Daylight saving between PT and HKT
- US Pacific moves its clocks forward on 8 March and back on 1 November in 2026.
- Hong Kong does not change its clocks in 2026.
- The gap is 15 hours for 238 days and 16 hours for 127 days of 2026.
About the two zones
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.
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 PT in HKT?
On 15 January, 09:00 in US Pacific is 01:00 (+1 day) in Hong Kong. On 15 July it is 00:00 (+1 day).
What is the time difference between US Pacific and Hong Kong?
Hong Kong is 15 hours ahead of US Pacific for 238 days of 2026, and 16 hours ahead of for the other 127 days, because daylight saving changes the gap.
Does the time difference between PT and HKT 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 US Pacific and Hong Kong?
No overlap inside both working days. The closest flexible hours (07:00-21:00): 15:00-21:00 PT = 07:00-13:00 HKT (+1 day). In July: No overlap inside both working days. The closest flexible hours (07:00-21:00): 16:00-21:00 PT = 07:00-12:00 HKT (+1 day).
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