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IST to HKT Converter

HKT is 2 hours 30 minutes ahead of IST. 9:00 AM IST = 11:30 AM HKT.

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India Standard Time
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HKT
Hong Kong Time
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HKT is 2 hours 30 minutes ahead of IST. To convert IST to HKT, add 2 hours 30 minutes to the IST time: 9:00 AM IST = 11:30 AM HKT.

IST (India Time) is used in India and Sri Lanka (UTC+5:30, no daylight saving time). HKT (Hong Kong Time) is used in Hong Kong.

IST here means India Standard Time, not Irish or Israel Standard Time.

IST to HKT time conversion table

IST to HKT on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.

ISTHKTDay
12:00 AM IST2:30 AM HKTnight
1:00 AM IST3:30 AM HKTnight
2:00 AM IST4:30 AM HKTnight
3:00 AM IST5:30 AM HKTnight
4:00 AM IST6:30 AM HKT—
5:00 AM IST7:30 AM HKT—
6:00 AM IST8:30 AM HKT—
7:00 AM IST9:30 AM HKT—
8:00 AM IST10:30 AM HKT—
9:00 AM IST11:30 AM HKTwork hours
10:00 AM IST12:30 PM HKTwork hours
11:00 AM IST1:30 PM HKTwork hours
12:00 PM IST2:30 PM HKTwork hours
1:00 PM IST3:30 PM HKTwork hours
2:00 PM IST4:30 PM HKTwork hours
3:00 PM IST5:30 PM HKT—
4:00 PM IST6:30 PM HKT—
5:00 PM IST7:30 PM HKT—
6:00 PM IST8:30 PM HKT—
7:00 PM IST9:30 PM HKT—
8:00 PM IST10:30 PM HKTnight
9:00 PM IST11:30 PM HKTnight
10:00 PM IST12:30 AM HKTnext day
11:00 PM IST1:30 AM HKTnext day
  • Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
  • Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)

How to convert IST to HKT

Add 2 hours 30 minutes to the IST time to get HKT.

Example: 9:00 AM IST = 11:30 AM HKT.

Across midnight: 10:00 PM IST = 12:30 AM HKT (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.

Time difference between IST and HKT

The time difference between IST and HKT is 2 hours 30 minutes all year – HKT is ahead of IST.

IST and HKT during daylight saving time

  • IST does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+5:30 all year.
  • HKT does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+8 all year.

Best time for a meeting between IST and HKT

IST and HKT share 5 hours 30 minutes of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 2:30 PM IST lands between 11:30 AM and 5:00 PM HKT, inside working hours for both.

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IST to HKT FAQ

What is the time difference between IST and HKT?

HKT is 2 hours 30 minutes ahead of IST all year. 9:00 AM IST = 11:30 AM HKT.

What is 9 AM IST in HKT?

9:00 AM IST is 11:30 AM HKT.

What is 12 PM (noon) IST in HKT?

12:00 PM IST is 2:30 PM HKT.

Is HKT ahead of or behind IST?

HKT is 2 hours 30 minutes ahead of IST, so it is later in HKT than in IST.

Does IST change for daylight saving time?

No. IST stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.

Does HKT change for daylight saving time?

No. HKT stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.

What is the best time for a meeting between IST and HKT?

IST and HKT share 5 hours 30 minutes of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 2:30 PM IST lands between 11:30 AM and 5:00 PM HKT, inside working hours for both.

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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.