HKT to CET Time Converter
Compare HKT and CET 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 Paris.
24-Hour Comparison Timeline
Green = working hours · Yellow = early/late · Red = night
24-hour reference table
| HKT (Hong Kong) | CET (Paris) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 06:00 PM(Fri, Jul 24) |
| 01:00 AM | 07:00 PM(Fri, Jul 24) |
| 02:00 AM | 08:00 PM(Fri, Jul 24) |
| 03:00 AM | 09:00 PM(Fri, Jul 24) |
| 04:00 AM | 10:00 PM(Fri, Jul 24) |
| 05:00 AM | 11:00 PM(Fri, Jul 24) |
| 06:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 07:00 AM | 01:00 AM |
| 08:00 AM | 02:00 AM |
| 09:00 AM | 03:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 04:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 05:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 06:00 AM |
| 01:00 PM | 07:00 AM |
| 02:00 PM | 08:00 AM |
| 03:00 PM | 09:00 AM |
| 04:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 05:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 06:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 07:00 PM | 01:00 PM |
| 08:00 PM | 02:00 PM |
| 09:00 PM | 03:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 04:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 05:00 PM |
Daylight saving time
Paris observes daylight saving time; Hong Kong does not. Expect a one-hour swing when Paris starts or ends DST.
Working-hours overlap
3 PM–5 PM HKT (9 AM–11 AM CET) — the shared 9-to-5 window for meetings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between HKT and CET?+
CET (UTC+02:00) is currently 6 hours behind HKT (UTC+08:00). This page recalculates the offset live from the IANA time-zone database, including any daylight-saving transitions.
Does HKT or CET observe daylight saving time?+
Paris observes daylight saving time; Hong Kong does not, so the gap changes when Paris 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 Paris?+
Standard 9–5 working hours in Hong Kong and Paris overlap from 3 PM to 5 PM HKT (9 AM–11 AM CET). Schedule calls inside this window to keep both sides in normal business hours.
How do I quickly convert HKT to CET?+
Use the live clocks and 24-hour reference table above. Pick any hour on the HKT row to see the matching CET time. The Event Planner also lets you pick a specific date and share it with attendees.