BST to HKT Time Converter
HKT is 8 hours ahead of BST right now. 9:00 AM in BST is 5:00 PM in HKT.
Time now: BST and HKT
HKT is 8 hours ahead of BST right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 7 hours at some times of the year and 8 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
BST to HKT conversion table
Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.
| BST | HKT |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 12:00 AMnext day |
| 5:00 PM | 1:00 AMnext day |
| 6:00 PM | 2:00 AMnext day |
| 7:00 PM | 3:00 AMnext day |
| 8:00 PM | 4:00 AMnext day |
| 9:00 PM | 5:00 AMnext day |
| 10:00 PM | 6:00 AMnext day |
| 11:00 PM | 7:00 AMnext day |
Best time to meet between BST and HKT
Working hours overlap (9 AM – 6 PM in both places):
- 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM BST = 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM HKT
The time difference changes during the year because of daylight saving time, so these windows shift by an hour at other times.
Does the time difference between BST and HKT change?
Yes. Right now HKT is 8 hours ahead of BST. These are the dates in the next 12 months when the gap changes:
- Sunday, 28 March 2027: BST moves its clocks forward. HKT is 7 hours ahead of BST from then (it was 8 hours before).
- Sunday, 31 October 2027: BST moves its clocks back. HKT is 8 hours ahead of BST from then (it was 7 hours before).
Office hours in each other's time
- 9 AM to 6 PM in BST is 5:00 PM to 2:00 AM (next day) in HKT.
- 9 AM to 6 PM in HKT is 1:00 AM to 10:00 AM in BST.
Based on today's clock settings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between BST and HKT?
HKT is 8 hours ahead of BST right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 7 hours at some times of the year and 8 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
How do I convert BST to HKT?
Add 8 hours to the BST time to get the HKT time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in BST is 5:00 PM in HKT. Or use the converter above and pick any date and time.
What is the current time in HKT?
It is 8:02 AM in HKT on Tuesday, November 10 (the converter above shows it live). At the same moment it is 12:02 AM in BST.
Does the time difference between BST and HKT change during the year?
Yes. Right now HKT is 8 hours ahead of BST. Over the next 12 months the gap changes 2 times: Sunday, 28 March 2027: BST moves its clocks forward. HKT is 7 hours ahead of BST from then (it was 8 hours before). Sunday, 31 October 2027: BST moves its clocks back. HKT is 8 hours ahead of BST from then (it was 7 hours before).
What is the best time for a meeting between BST and HKT?
Between 9 AM and 6 PM in both places you can meet at 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM BST = 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM HKT. Check the overlap section on this page for every option.
What does BST mean?
The UK uses GMT in winter and BST in summer.