JST to HKT Time Converter
Compare JST and HKT instantly. The clocks below stay in sync with the IANA time-zone database, so daylight-saving transitions are handled automatically for both Tokyo and Hong Kong.
24-Hour Comparison Timeline
Green = working hours · Yellow = early/late · Red = night
24-hour reference table
| JST (Tokyo) | HKT (Hong Kong) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 11:00 PM(Fri, Jul 24) |
| 01:00 AM | 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 |
Daylight saving time
Neither Tokyo nor Hong Kong observes daylight saving time — the offset between JST and HKT is fixed year-round.
Working-hours overlap
10 AM–5 PM JST (9 AM–4 PM HKT) — the shared 9-to-5 window for meetings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between JST and HKT?+
HKT (UTC+08:00) is currently 1 hours behind JST (UTC+09:00). This page recalculates the offset live from the IANA time-zone database, including any daylight-saving transitions.
Does JST or HKT observe daylight saving time?+
Neither Tokyo 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 Tokyo and Hong Kong?+
Standard 9–5 working hours in Tokyo and Hong Kong overlap from 10 AM to 5 PM JST (9 AM–4 PM HKT). Schedule calls inside this window to keep both sides in normal business hours.
How do I quickly convert JST to HKT?+
Use the live clocks and 24-hour reference table above. Pick any hour on the JST row to see the matching HKT time. The Event Planner also lets you pick a specific date and share it with attendees.