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AET to HKT time converter
Hong Kong is 3 hours behind Sydney for 183 days of 2026, and 2 hours behind for the other 182 days, because daylight saving changes the gap.
AET to HKT conversion table
Local time in Sydney and the matching time in Hong Kong on two reference dates, one in winter and one in summer for the northern hemisphere.
| Sydney (AET) | Hong Kong on 15 January | Hong Kong on 15 July |
|---|---|---|
| 08:00 | 05:00 | 06:00 |
| 09:00 | 06:00 | 07:00 |
| 10:00 | 07:00 | 08:00 |
| 12:00 | 09:00 | 10:00 |
| 15:00 | 12:00 | 13:00 |
| 17:00 | 14:00 | 15:00 |
| 18:00 | 15:00 | 16:00 |
| 21:00 | 18:00 | 19:00 |
Best meeting times between Sydney and Hong Kong
- January: Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 12:00-17:00 AET = 09:00-14:00 HKT.
- July: Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 11:00-17:00 AET = 09:00-15:00 HKT.
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Daylight saving between AET and HKT
- Sydney moves its clocks back on 5 April and forward on 4 October in 2026.
- Hong Kong does not change its clocks in 2026.
- The gap is 3 hours for 183 days and 2 hours for 182 days of 2026.
About the two zones
Sydney. Sydney is on AEST (UTC+10) in winter and AEDT (UTC+11) in summer. Because it is in the southern hemisphere, its summer time runs from October to April, the opposite of Europe and North America.
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 AET in HKT?
On 15 January, 09:00 in Sydney is 06:00 in Hong Kong. On 15 July it is 07:00.
What is the time difference between Sydney and Hong Kong?
Hong Kong is 3 hours behind Sydney for 183 days of 2026, and 2 hours behind for the other 182 days, because daylight saving changes the gap.
Does the time difference between AET and HKT change during the year?
Yes. Sydney changes its clocks and Hong Kong does not, so the gap moves between 3 and 2 hours. Always convert with the actual date.
When is the best time for a meeting between Sydney and Hong Kong?
Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 12:00-17:00 AET = 09:00-14:00 HKT. In July: Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 11:00-17:00 AET = 09:00-15:00 HKT.
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