HKT to ACST Time Converter
ACST is 2 hours 30 minutes ahead of HKT right now. 9:00 AM in HKT is 11:30 AM in ACST.
Time now: HKT and ACST
ACST is 2 hours 30 minutes ahead of HKT right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 1 hour 30 minutes at some times of the year and 2 hours 30 minutes at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
HKT to ACST conversion table
Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.
| HKT | ACST |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 2:30 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 3:30 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 4:30 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 5:30 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 6:30 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 7:30 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 8:30 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 9:30 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 10:30 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 11:30 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 12:30 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 1:30 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 2:30 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 3:30 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 4:30 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 5:30 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 6:30 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 7:30 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 8:30 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 9:30 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 10:30 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 11:30 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 12:30 AMnext day |
| 11:00 PM | 1:30 AMnext day |
Best time to meet between HKT and ACST
Working hours overlap (9 AM – 6 PM in both places):
- 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM HKT = 11:30 AM – 6:30 PM ACST
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 HKT and ACST change?
Yes. Right now ACST is 2 hours 30 minutes ahead of HKT. These are the dates in the next 12 months when the gap changes:
- Sunday, 4 April 2027: ACST moves its clocks back. ACST is 1 hour 30 minutes ahead of HKT from then (it was 2 hours 30 minutes before).
- Sunday, 3 October 2027: ACST moves its clocks forward. ACST is 2 hours 30 minutes ahead of HKT from then (it was 1 hour 30 minutes before).
Office hours in each other's time
- 9 AM to 6 PM in HKT is 11:30 AM to 8:30 PM in ACST.
- 9 AM to 6 PM in ACST is 6:30 AM to 3:30 PM in HKT.
Based on today's clock settings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between HKT and ACST?
ACST is 2 hours 30 minutes ahead of HKT right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 1 hour 30 minutes at some times of the year and 2 hours 30 minutes at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
How do I convert HKT to ACST?
Add 2 hours 30 minutes to the HKT time to get the ACST time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in HKT is 11:30 AM in ACST. Or use the converter above and pick any date and time.
What is the current time in ACST?
It is 10:32 AM in ACST on Tuesday, November 10 (the converter above shows it live). At the same moment it is 8:02 AM in HKT.
Does the time difference between HKT and ACST change during the year?
Yes. Right now ACST is 2 hours 30 minutes ahead of HKT. Over the next 12 months the gap changes 2 times: Sunday, 4 April 2027: ACST moves its clocks back. ACST is 1 hour 30 minutes ahead of HKT from then (it was 2 hours 30 minutes before). Sunday, 3 October 2027: ACST moves its clocks forward. ACST is 2 hours 30 minutes ahead of HKT from then (it was 1 hour 30 minutes before).
What is the best time for a meeting between HKT and ACST?
Between 9 AM and 6 PM in both places you can meet at 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM HKT = 11:30 AM – 6:30 PM ACST. Check the overlap section on this page for every option.