Current Time in HKT
Hong Kong Time
About HKT Hong Kong Time
The standard time in Hong Kong, observed year-round. Hong Kong does not observe daylight saving time. It is equivalent to China Standard Time (CST) and Singapore Standard Time (SGT).
UTC Offset: +08:00
HKT at a glance
| Right now | 01:48 on Wednesday |
|---|---|
| UTC offset | UTC+08:00 (8 hours ahead of UTC) |
| Full name | Hong Kong Time |
| Countries | 1 |
| IANA zones | 2 |
What is HKT?
HKT is a time zone that is currently UTC+08:00 - that's 8 hours ahead of UTC. Its full name is Hong Kong Time. Right now the local time on HKT is 01:48. Today 1 country (including Hong Kong) and 2 IANA database zones sit at this offset, which is why HKT is a useful shorthand even though the exact local rules differ from place to place.
How to convert HKT to UTC
For quick planning, use today's offset as a rule of thumb: 12:00 UTC = 20:00 local time, and 09:00 local time = 01:00 UTC. The live clock above is the safest reference when daylight saving or regional rules may apply.
Which countries use HKT?
HKT is used across Hong Kong. Open a country to see all of its cities and their local time.
IANA time zones in HKT
HKT maps to the IANA database zones Asia/Hong_Kong and Hongkong. Each zone page shows its exact rules, including any daylight saving changes.
💡 Tip: Comparing times? HKT is 8 hours ahead of UTC. Use the IANA links and country links on this page when you need the exact local rule for a real place, not just the offset.
HKT - Frequently asked questions
What is HKT?
HKT is a time zone currently UTC+08:00 (8 hours ahead of UTC). Its full name is Hong Kong Time.
What is the UTC offset of HKT?
HKT is UTC+08:00 right now - 8 hours ahead of UTC.
Which countries are on HKT?
HKT is used in Hong Kong.
What time is it in HKT now?
The current time on HKT is 01:48 on Wednesday. The clock above updates every second.
How Alarm.now explains HKT
Abbreviation, offset, and IANA zones
HKT is shown as a time-zone group for Hong Kong Time with offset +08:00. The page links the abbreviation to the IANA zones and countries that use it, so users and search engines can distinguish a short label from an exact time-zone rule set.
When to use a specific IANA page
Use this group page for an overview of the abbreviation and offset. Use a linked IANA time-zone page when you need exact daylight-saving rules for a calendar, app, or future-date comparison.