HKT to CET Converter
CET is 7 hours behind HKT. 9:00 AM HKT = 2:00 AM CET.
CET is 7 hours behind HKT at the moment. To convert HKT to CET, subtract 7 hours from the HKT time: 9:00 AM HKT = 2:00 AM CET.
HKT (Hong Kong Time) is used in Hong Kong. CET (Central European Time) is used in Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, Poland, Sweden, Norway, Austria, Switzerland and more.
HKT to CET time conversion table
HKT to CET on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| HKT | CET | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM HKT | 5:00 PM CET | previous day |
| 1:00 AM HKT | 6:00 PM CET | previous day |
| 2:00 AM HKT | 7:00 PM CET | previous day |
| 3:00 AM HKT | 8:00 PM CET | previous day |
| 4:00 AM HKT | 9:00 PM CET | previous day |
| 5:00 AM HKT | 10:00 PM CET | previous day |
| 6:00 AM HKT | 11:00 PM CET | previous day |
| 7:00 AM HKT | 12:00 AM CET | night |
| 8:00 AM HKT | 1:00 AM CET | night |
| 9:00 AM HKT | 2:00 AM CET | night |
| 10:00 AM HKT | 3:00 AM CET | night |
| 11:00 AM HKT | 4:00 AM CET | night |
| 12:00 PM HKT | 5:00 AM CET | night |
| 1:00 PM HKT | 6:00 AM CET | — |
| 2:00 PM HKT | 7:00 AM CET | — |
| 3:00 PM HKT | 8:00 AM CET | — |
| 4:00 PM HKT | 9:00 AM CET | work hours |
| 5:00 PM HKT | 10:00 AM CET | — |
| 6:00 PM HKT | 11:00 AM CET | — |
| 7:00 PM HKT | 12:00 PM CET | — |
| 8:00 PM HKT | 1:00 PM CET | — |
| 9:00 PM HKT | 2:00 PM CET | — |
| 10:00 PM HKT | 3:00 PM CET | — |
| 11:00 PM HKT | 4:00 PM CET | — |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert HKT to CET
Subtract 7 hours from the HKT time to get CET.
Example: 9:00 AM HKT = 2:00 AM CET.
Across midnight: 1:00 AM HKT = 6:00 PM CET (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between HKT and CET
The time difference between HKT and CET 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: CET is 7 hours behind of HKT.
- 29 Mar 2026 – 24 Oct 2026: CET is 6 hours behind of HKT.
- 25 Oct 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: CET is 7 hours behind of HKT.
HKT and CET during daylight saving time
- HKT does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+8 all year.
- CET next changes on 28 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 01:59 local time, from CET (UTC+1) to CEST (UTC+2).
Best time for a meeting between HKT and CET
HKT and CET share 1 hour of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM HKT lands between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM CET, inside working hours for both.
HKT to CET FAQ
What is the time difference between HKT and CET?
Right now CET is 7 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 CET?
9:00 AM HKT is 2:00 AM CET.
What is 12 PM (noon) HKT in CET?
12:00 PM HKT is 5:00 AM CET.
Is CET ahead of or behind HKT?
CET is 7 hours behind HKT, so it is earlier in CET 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 CET change for daylight saving time?
Yes. CET next changes on 28 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from CET to CEST.
What is the best time for a meeting between HKT and CET?
HKT and CET share 1 hour of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM HKT lands between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM CET, inside working hours for both.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.