HKT Time Now: Hong Kong Time

HKT (Hong Kong Time) is a fixed offset of UTC+8: it never changes for daylight saving.

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UTC+8 Friday, August 7, 2026
04:43:04

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It is in HKT (Hong Kong Time, UTC+8) right now. HKT (Hong Kong Time) is a fixed offset of UTC+8: it never changes for daylight saving.
Daylight saving

Does HKT change for daylight saving?

HKT does not observe daylight saving time. It stays at UTC+8 all year, so the offset never changes: there is no “summer” or “winter” version to keep track of.
Time differences

HKT vs other time zones right now

UTC Coordinated Universal Time −8h → GMT Greenwich Mean Time −8h → EST Eastern Standard Time −13h → PST Pacific Standard Time −16h → CST Central Standard Time −14h → CET Central European Time −7h → IST India Standard Time −2:30 → SGT Singapore Time same time →

Tap a row for the full conversion page with a 24-hour table and the best hours to schedule across both zones.

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About HKT

Full name
Hong Kong Time
UTC offset
UTC+8
Type
Standard time (fixed offset)
Where it is used
Hong Kong and Macau year-round.

Cities on HKT right now

Hong Kong New Territories Kowloon Hong Kong Island Victoria Macau Tuen Mun Sha Tin Sham Shui Po Wong Tai Sin Kowloon City Tseung Kwan O

Convert HKT to other time zones

HKT → UTC HKT → GMT HKT → EST HKT → PST HKT → CST HKT → CET HKT → IST HKT → SGT

Convert HKT to major cities

HKT → New York HKT → London HKT → Tokyo HKT → Sydney HKT → Los Angeles HKT → Dubai HKT → Singapore HKT → Mumbai

Frequently asked questions

What does HKT stand for?

HKT stands for Hong Kong Time, a UTC offset of UTC+8.

What time is it in HKT right now?

It is currently 4:43 AM on Friday, August 7, 2026 in HKT (UTC+8).

Where is HKT used?

Hong Kong and Macau year-round. Cities currently on this time include Hong Kong, New Territories, Kowloon, Hong Kong Island, Victoria.

Does HKT observe daylight saving time?

No. HKT stays at UTC+8 all year: it does not shift for daylight saving, so the offset never changes.

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