AEST to HKT Time Converter
Compare AEST and HKT instantly. The clocks below stay in sync with the IANA time-zone database, so daylight-saving transitions are handled automatically for both Sydney and Hong Kong.
24-Hour Comparison Timeline
Green = working hours · Yellow = early/late · Red = night
24-hour reference table
| AEST (Sydney) | HKT (Hong Kong) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 10:00 PM(Fri, Jul 24) |
| 01:00 AM | 11:00 PM(Fri, Jul 24) |
| 02:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 03:00 AM | 01:00 AM |
| 04:00 AM | 02:00 AM |
| 05:00 AM | 03:00 AM |
| 06:00 AM | 04:00 AM |
| 07:00 AM | 05:00 AM |
| 08:00 AM | 06:00 AM |
| 09:00 AM | 07:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 08:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 09:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 01:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 02:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 03:00 PM | 01:00 PM |
| 04:00 PM | 02:00 PM |
| 05:00 PM | 03:00 PM |
| 06:00 PM | 04:00 PM |
| 07:00 PM | 05:00 PM |
| 08:00 PM | 06:00 PM |
| 09:00 PM | 07:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 08:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 09:00 PM |
Daylight saving time
Sydney observes daylight saving time; Hong Kong does not. Expect a one-hour swing when Sydney starts or ends DST.
Working-hours overlap
11 AM–5 PM AEST (9 AM–3 PM HKT) — the shared 9-to-5 window for meetings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between AEST and HKT?+
HKT (UTC+08:00) is currently 2 hours behind AEST (UTC+10:00). This page recalculates the offset live from the IANA time-zone database, including any daylight-saving transitions.
Does AEST or HKT observe daylight saving time?+
Sydney observes daylight saving time; Hong Kong does not, so the gap changes when Sydney springs forward or falls back. Times on this page always reflect the current local rules.
What are the best meeting hours between Sydney and Hong Kong?+
Standard 9–5 working hours in Sydney and Hong Kong overlap from 11 AM to 5 PM AEST (9 AM–3 PM HKT). Schedule calls inside this window to keep both sides in normal business hours.
How do I quickly convert AEST to HKT?+
Use the live clocks and 24-hour reference table above. Pick any hour on the AEST row to see the matching HKT time. The Event Planner also lets you pick a specific date and share it with attendees.