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UTC to HKT time converter
Hong Kong is 8 hours ahead of UTC all year.
UTC to HKT conversion table
Local time in UTC and the matching time in Hong Kong on two reference dates, one in winter and one in summer for the northern hemisphere.
| UTC (UTC) | Hong Kong on 15 January | Hong Kong on 15 July |
|---|---|---|
| 08:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
| 09:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
| 10:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
| 12:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 |
| 15:00 | 23:00 | 23:00 |
| 17:00 | 01:00 (+1 day) | 01:00 (+1 day) |
| 18:00 | 02:00 (+1 day) | 02:00 (+1 day) |
| 21:00 | 05:00 (+1 day) | 05:00 (+1 day) |
Best meeting times between UTC and Hong Kong
- January: No overlap inside both working days. The closest flexible hours (07:00-21:00): 07:00-13:00 UTC = 15:00-21:00 HKT.
- July: No overlap inside both working days. The closest flexible hours (07:00-21:00): 07:00-13:00 UTC = 15:00-21:00 HKT.
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Daylight saving between UTC and HKT
- UTC does not change its clocks in 2026.
- Hong Kong does not change its clocks in 2026.
About the two zones
UTC. UTC is the reference all other zones are measured from. It never changes for daylight saving, which is why servers, logs and schedules are best kept in UTC.
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 UTC in HKT?
On 15 January, 09:00 in UTC is 17:00 in Hong Kong. On 15 July it is 17:00.
What is the time difference between UTC and Hong Kong?
Hong Kong is 8 hours ahead of UTC all year.
Does the time difference between UTC and HKT change during the year?
No. Neither zone changes its clocks in a way that alters the gap, so the difference stays at 8 hours.
When is the best time for a meeting between UTC and Hong Kong?
No overlap inside both working days. The closest flexible hours (07:00-21:00): 07:00-13:00 UTC = 15:00-21:00 HKT. In July: No overlap inside both working days. The closest flexible hours (07:00-21:00): 07:00-13:00 UTC = 15:00-21:00 HKT.
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