GMT to HKT Time Converter
Compare GMT and HKT instantly. The clocks below stay in sync with the IANA time-zone database, so daylight-saving transitions are handled automatically for both GMT and Hong Kong.
24-Hour Comparison Timeline
Green = working hours · Yellow = early/late · Red = night
24-hour reference table
| GMT (GMT) | HKT (Hong Kong) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 08:00 AM |
| 01:00 AM | 09:00 AM |
| 02:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 03:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 04:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 05:00 AM | 01:00 PM |
| 06:00 AM | 02:00 PM |
| 07:00 AM | 03:00 PM |
| 08:00 AM | 04:00 PM |
| 09:00 AM | 05:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 06:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 07:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 08:00 PM |
| 01:00 PM | 09:00 PM |
| 02:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 03:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 04:00 PM | 12:00 AM(Sun, Jul 26) |
| 05:00 PM | 01:00 AM(Sun, Jul 26) |
| 06:00 PM | 02:00 AM(Sun, Jul 26) |
| 07:00 PM | 03:00 AM(Sun, Jul 26) |
| 08:00 PM | 04:00 AM(Sun, Jul 26) |
| 09:00 PM | 05:00 AM(Sun, Jul 26) |
| 10:00 PM | 06:00 AM(Sun, Jul 26) |
| 11:00 PM | 07:00 AM(Sun, Jul 26) |
Daylight saving time
Neither GMT nor Hong Kong observes daylight saving time — the offset between GMT and HKT is fixed year-round.
Working-hours overlap
Standard 9-to-5 hours in GMT and Hong Kong do not overlap. Use an early or late slot on one side.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between GMT and HKT?+
HKT (UTC+08:00) is currently 8 hours ahead of GMT (UTC+00:00). This page recalculates the offset live from the IANA time-zone database, including any daylight-saving transitions.
Does GMT or HKT observe daylight saving time?+
Neither GMT nor Hong Kong observes daylight saving time, so the offset stays fixed all year. Times on this page always reflect the current local rules.
What are the best meeting hours between GMT and Hong Kong?+
Standard 9–5 working hours in GMT and Hong Kong do not overlap. Pick an early or late slot for one side, or use the 24-hour table above to find a time that works.
How do I quickly convert GMT to HKT?+
Use the live clocks and 24-hour reference table above. Pick any hour on the GMT row to see the matching HKT time. The Event Planner also lets you pick a specific date and share it with attendees.