HKT to AEST Time Converter
Compare HKT and AEST instantly. The clocks below stay in sync with the IANA time-zone database, so daylight-saving transitions are handled automatically for both Hong Kong and Sydney.
24-Hour Comparison Timeline
Green = working hours · Yellow = early/late · Red = night
24-hour reference table
| HKT (Hong Kong) | AEST (Sydney) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 02:00 AM |
| 01:00 AM | 03:00 AM |
| 02:00 AM | 04:00 AM |
| 03:00 AM | 05:00 AM |
| 04:00 AM | 06:00 AM |
| 05:00 AM | 07:00 AM |
| 06:00 AM | 08:00 AM |
| 07:00 AM | 09:00 AM |
| 08:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 09:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 01:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 02:00 PM |
| 01:00 PM | 03:00 PM |
| 02:00 PM | 04:00 PM |
| 03:00 PM | 05:00 PM |
| 04:00 PM | 06:00 PM |
| 05:00 PM | 07:00 PM |
| 06:00 PM | 08:00 PM |
| 07:00 PM | 09:00 PM |
| 08:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 09:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 12:00 AM(Sun, Jul 26) |
| 11:00 PM | 01:00 AM(Sun, Jul 26) |
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
9 AM–3 PM HKT (11 AM–5 PM AEST) — the shared 9-to-5 window for meetings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between HKT and AEST?+
AEST (UTC+10:00) is currently 2 hours ahead of HKT (UTC+08:00). This page recalculates the offset live from the IANA time-zone database, including any daylight-saving transitions.
Does HKT or AEST 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 Hong Kong and Sydney?+
Standard 9–5 working hours in Hong Kong and Sydney overlap from 9 AM to 3 PM HKT (11 AM–5 PM AEST). Schedule calls inside this window to keep both sides in normal business hours.
How do I quickly convert HKT to AEST?+
Use the live clocks and 24-hour reference table above. Pick any hour on the HKT row to see the matching AEST time. The Event Planner also lets you pick a specific date and share it with attendees.