HKT to BST Converter
GMT is 8 hours behind HKT. 9:00 AM HKT = 1:00 AM GMT.
GMT is 8 hours behind HKT at the moment. To convert HKT to BST, subtract 8 hours from the HKT time: 9:00 AM HKT = 1:00 AM GMT.
HKT (Hong Kong Time) is used in Hong Kong. BST (British Time) is used in United Kingdom from late March to late October.
BST here means British Summer Time, not Bangladesh Standard Time. BST (British Summer Time) is not in force right now: United Kingdom from late March to late October is currently on GMT. This page uses whichever name applies on the date you pick, so the numbers below say GMT.
HKT to BST time conversion table
HKT to BST on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| HKT | BST | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM HKT | 4:00 PM GMT | previous day |
| 1:00 AM HKT | 5:00 PM GMT | previous day |
| 2:00 AM HKT | 6:00 PM GMT | previous day |
| 3:00 AM HKT | 7:00 PM GMT | previous day |
| 4:00 AM HKT | 8:00 PM GMT | previous day |
| 5:00 AM HKT | 9:00 PM GMT | previous day |
| 6:00 AM HKT | 10:00 PM GMT | previous day |
| 7:00 AM HKT | 11:00 PM GMT | previous day |
| 8:00 AM HKT | 12:00 AM GMT | night |
| 9:00 AM HKT | 1:00 AM GMT | night |
| 10:00 AM HKT | 2:00 AM GMT | night |
| 11:00 AM HKT | 3:00 AM GMT | night |
| 12:00 PM HKT | 4:00 AM GMT | night |
| 1:00 PM HKT | 5:00 AM GMT | night |
| 2:00 PM HKT | 6:00 AM GMT | — |
| 3:00 PM HKT | 7:00 AM GMT | — |
| 4:00 PM HKT | 8:00 AM GMT | — |
| 5:00 PM HKT | 9:00 AM GMT | — |
| 6:00 PM HKT | 10:00 AM GMT | — |
| 7:00 PM HKT | 11:00 AM GMT | — |
| 8:00 PM HKT | 12:00 PM GMT | — |
| 9:00 PM HKT | 1:00 PM GMT | — |
| 10:00 PM HKT | 2:00 PM GMT | — |
| 11:00 PM HKT | 3:00 PM GMT | — |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert HKT to BST
Subtract 8 hours from the HKT time to get BST.
Example: 9:00 AM HKT = 1:00 AM GMT.
Across midnight: 1:00 AM HKT = 5:00 PM GMT (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between HKT and BST
The time difference between HKT and BST is not the same all year, because the two sides change for daylight saving time on different dates. In 2026 it works out like this:
- 1 Jan 2026 – 28 Mar 2026: BST is 8 hours behind of HKT.
- 29 Mar 2026 – 24 Oct 2026: BST is 7 hours behind of HKT.
- 25 Oct 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: BST is 8 hours behind of HKT.
HKT and BST during daylight saving time
- HKT does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+8 all year.
- BST next changes on 28 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 00:59 local time, from GMT (UTC+0) to BST (UTC+1).
Best time for a meeting between HKT and BST
HKT and BST have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 3:00 PM HKT, which is 7:00 AM GMT.
HKT to BST FAQ
What is the time difference between HKT and BST?
Right now GMT is 8 hours behind HKT. The gap changes 3 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM HKT in BST?
9:00 AM HKT is 1:00 AM GMT.
What is 12 PM (noon) HKT in BST?
12:00 PM HKT is 4:00 AM GMT.
Is BST ahead of or behind HKT?
GMT is 8 hours behind HKT, so it is earlier in BST than in HKT.
Does HKT change for daylight saving time?
No. HKT stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
Does BST change for daylight saving time?
Yes. BST next changes on 28 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from GMT to BST.
What is the best time for a meeting between HKT and BST?
HKT and BST have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 3:00 PM HKT, which is 7:00 AM GMT.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.