HKT to GMT Converter
GMT is 8 hours behind HKT. 9:00 AM HKT = 1:00 AM GMT.
GMT is 8 hours behind HKT. To convert HKT to GMT, subtract 8 hours from the HKT time: 9:00 AM HKT = 1:00 AM GMT.
HKT (Hong Kong Time) is used in Hong Kong. GMT (GMT) is used in Same offset as UTC. The UK and Ireland use GMT in winter; Iceland, Ghana and Senegal all year.
The UK is on GMT only in winter; in summer it uses BST (UTC+1).
HKT to GMT time conversion table
HKT to GMT on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| HKT | GMT | 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 GMT
Subtract 8 hours from the HKT time to get GMT.
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 GMT
The time difference between HKT and GMT is 8 hours all year – GMT is behind HKT.
HKT and GMT during daylight saving time
- HKT does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+8 all year.
- GMT does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+0 all year.
Best time for a meeting between HKT and GMT
HKT and GMT 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 GMT FAQ
What is the time difference between HKT and GMT?
GMT is 8 hours behind HKT all year. 9:00 AM HKT = 1:00 AM GMT.
What is 9 AM HKT in GMT?
9:00 AM HKT is 1:00 AM GMT.
What is 12 PM (noon) HKT in GMT?
12:00 PM HKT is 4:00 AM GMT.
Is GMT ahead of or behind HKT?
GMT is 8 hours behind HKT, so it is earlier in GMT 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 GMT change for daylight saving time?
No. GMT stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
What is the best time for a meeting between HKT and GMT?
HKT and GMT 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.