UTC to HKT Converter

Category: Time Zone Converters

- July 14, 2025

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Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)

UTC+0 • Greenwich, London, Reykjavik

Conversion Settings

Configure your timezone conversion preferences

Auto Convert

Daylight Saving Aware

Show UTC Offset

Show Seconds

Hong Kong Time (HKT)

UTC+8 • Hong Kong, Kowloon

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Select a time to convert

Time Difference: --

UTC Offset (UTC): +0

UTC Offset (HKT): +8

DST Status: --

UTC Time: --

HKT Time: --

Time Format:

Current UTC: --:--:--

Current HKT: --:--:--

🌍 UTC is the global time standard (UTC+0). HKT is always UTC+8 with no daylight saving time. Constant 8-hour difference.

UTC to HKT Conversion Guide

What is UTC to HKT Conversion?

UTC to HKT conversion helps you translate time between Coordinated Universal Time and Hong Kong Time. UTC is the world's primary time standard at UTC+0 and never changes. Hong Kong Time is always UTC+8 and does not observe daylight saving time. The time difference is consistently 8 hours year-round.

Time Zone Information

Coordinated Universal Time (UTC): UTC+0, the global time standard used for international coordination and as the basis for all other time zones.

Hong Kong Time (HKT): UTC+8, the official time zone of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, maintained by the Hong Kong Observatory.

Consistent Difference: Both time zones never change, making conversions simple and reliable with a constant 8-hour difference.

Time Zone Stability

UTC Consistency: Always UTC+0, serves as the universal reference time for global coordination and synchronization.

HKT Consistency: Always UTC+8, has not observed daylight saving time since 1979, providing year-round stability.

No Seasonal Changes: Neither time zone observes daylight saving time, eliminating confusion from seasonal adjustments.

Common Conversion Examples

Morning UTC

UTC 6:00 AM → HKT 2:00 PM

UTC 9:00 AM → HKT 5:00 PM

Morning UTC = afternoon HKT

Afternoon UTC

UTC 12:00 PM → HKT 8:00 PM

UTC 3:00 PM → HKT 11:00 PM

Afternoon UTC = evening HKT

Evening UTC

UTC 6:00 PM → HKT 2:00 AM (next day)

UTC 9:00 PM → HKT 5:00 AM (next day)

Evening UTC = early morning HKT next day

Business Hours

UTC 1:00 AM → HKT 9:00 AM

UTC 9:00 AM → HKT 5:00 PM

Late night/early morning UTC = HKT business hours

Conversion Tips & Best Practices

• Add 8 hours to UTC to get HKT time

• Best meeting times: UTC 1-9 AM = HKT 9 AM-5 PM (Hong Kong business hours)

• Converting from UTC often results in the same or next calendar day in HKT

• Hong Kong is a major financial center with trading hours aligned with Asian markets

• HKT shares the same offset as Beijing Time, Singapore Time, and Philippine Time

• No daylight saving transitions to remember - conversion is always the same

Convert Between UTC and Hong Kong Time

Whether you're syncing a meeting between London and Hong Kong or just trying to catch a live stream at the right time, this tool makes it simple. Below is a quick reference showing which countries align with UTC and HKT time zones, so you can get your bearings before converting:

UTC (UTC+0)	HKT (UTC+8)
🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇬🇭 Ghana 🇸🇱 Sierra Leone 🇨🇮 Côte d’Ivoire 🇬🇲 The Gambia 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇬🇼 Guinea-Bissau 🇱🇷 Liberia 🇲🇱 Mali 🇲🇷 Mauritania 🇲🇦 Morocco 🇩🇿 Algeria 🇹🇳 Tunisia 🇸🇳 Senegal 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso 🇹🇬 Togo 🇳🇪 Niger 🇳🇬 Nigeria 🇨🇬 Republic of the Congo 🇸🇭 Saint Helena 🇮🇸 Iceland	🇭🇰 Hong Kong 🇨🇳 China 🇲🇴 Macau 🇲🇾 Malaysia 🇸🇬 Singapore 🇵🇭 Philippines 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇧🇳 Brunei 🇦🇺 Western Australia (some regions) 🇷🇺 Russia (Irkutsk, parts of Siberia) 🇲🇳 Mongolia (most areas) 🇮🇩 Indonesia (Central Time, Bali, etc.)

UTC (UTC+0)

HKT (UTC+8)

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

🇮🇪 Ireland

🇬🇭 Ghana

🇸🇱 Sierra Leone

🇨🇮 Côte d’Ivoire

🇬🇲 The Gambia

🇬🇳 Guinea

🇬🇼 Guinea-Bissau

🇱🇷 Liberia

🇲🇱 Mali

🇲🇷 Mauritania

🇲🇦 Morocco

🇩🇿 Algeria

🇹🇳 Tunisia

🇸🇳 Senegal

🇧🇫 Burkina Faso

🇹🇬 Togo

🇳🇪 Niger

🇳🇬 Nigeria

🇨🇬 Republic of the Congo

🇸🇭 Saint Helena

🇮🇸 Iceland

🇭🇰 Hong Kong

🇨🇳 China

🇲🇴 Macau

🇲🇾 Malaysia

🇸🇬 Singapore

🇵🇭 Philippines

🇹🇼 Taiwan

🇧🇳 Brunei

🇦🇺 Western Australia (some regions)

🇷🇺 Russia (Irkutsk, parts of Siberia)

🇲🇳 Mongolia (most areas)

🇮🇩 Indonesia (Central Time, Bali, etc.)

Why This Converter Matters When Hours Apart

Time gaps can sneak up on you. If you're planning a Zoom call with a team in Asia or checking a live webinar starting from Hong Kong, this converter gets you the local time fast. It works both ways, and it stays accurate no matter the time of year, because neither UTC nor HKT uses daylight saving adjustments. That means one thing: consistency.

Simple Steps to Convert Between UTC and HKT

1. Pick Your Date and Time

Use the top input to choose a date and time. You can either punch it in manually or click the Now button to grab the current time in the selected zone.

2. Choose Your Starting Time Zone

The dropdown lets you pick between UTC and HKT. Whichever you choose becomes your "input" zone, and the tool automatically sets the other as the output.

3. Convert Instantly

If "Auto Convert" is checked, the conversion happens as you type. Prefer manual? Click the Convert Time button instead. Either way, your result appears below, along with the date and local details.

Make the Most of the Extra Settings

Swap Time Zones on the Fly

The Swap button reverses your direction. If you started with UTC, one click makes HKT the input instead. This is handy if you're working from both angles in a back-and-forth email thread or calendar setup.

Format It Your Way

The Time Format toggle lets you choose between 12-hour and 24-hour display. You can also decide whether or not to show seconds in the time display with the Show Seconds checkbox.

Understand the Details

Below the main result, you’ll see extra information like the exact UTC offsets, whether daylight saving time is in effect (it never is for these two), and a breakdown of both times formatted for clarity.

Reset and Start Fresh

If things get messy or you're switching tasks, hit the Reset button to clear everything and start with the current UTC time by default.

Built-In Smart Features That Save You Extra Clicks

Auto Convert: Updates the result live as you type
Daylight Saving Aware: Even though UTC and HKT never change, this lets the tool stay ready for other zones if you expand its use
Keyboard Shortcuts: Use Enter to convert, S to swap, N for current time, R to reset, and F to switch formats

One Example Where This Makes a Real Difference

Let’s say you’re scheduling a webinar in Ghana (UTC) that your audience in Singapore (HKT) will attend. Set the input to UTC, choose 4:00 PM for the session time, and the converter shows it as midnight HKT. That might be too late for attendees, so you move it to 1:00 PM UTC instead. Problem solved—9:00 PM HKT is a much friendlier time.

Get Clear Time Answers Without Guessing Again

This converter doesn’t try to be flashy. It just works; quickly, accurately, and without surprises. Whether you're trying to make meetings work or simply lining up a live stream, it cuts through the confusion. Set your time, swap if needed, and trust the result. No second-guessing. No drift. Just one clean answer every time.