JST to HKT Converter
HKT is 1 hour behind JST. 9:00 AM JST = 8:00 AM HKT.
HKT is 1 hour behind JST. To convert JST to HKT, subtract 1 hour from the JST time: 9:00 AM JST = 8:00 AM HKT.
JST (Japan Time) is used in Japan. HKT (Hong Kong Time) is used in Hong Kong.
JST to HKT time conversion table
JST to HKT on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| JST | HKT | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM JST | 11:00 PM HKT | previous day |
| 1:00 AM JST | 12:00 AM HKT | night |
| 2:00 AM JST | 1:00 AM HKT | night |
| 3:00 AM JST | 2:00 AM HKT | night |
| 4:00 AM JST | 3:00 AM HKT | night |
| 5:00 AM JST | 4:00 AM HKT | night |
| 6:00 AM JST | 5:00 AM HKT | night |
| 7:00 AM JST | 6:00 AM HKT | — |
| 8:00 AM JST | 7:00 AM HKT | — |
| 9:00 AM JST | 8:00 AM HKT | — |
| 10:00 AM JST | 9:00 AM HKT | work hours |
| 11:00 AM JST | 10:00 AM HKT | work hours |
| 12:00 PM JST | 11:00 AM HKT | work hours |
| 1:00 PM JST | 12:00 PM HKT | work hours |
| 2:00 PM JST | 1:00 PM HKT | work hours |
| 3:00 PM JST | 2:00 PM HKT | work hours |
| 4:00 PM JST | 3:00 PM HKT | work hours |
| 5:00 PM JST | 4:00 PM HKT | — |
| 6:00 PM JST | 5:00 PM HKT | — |
| 7:00 PM JST | 6:00 PM HKT | — |
| 8:00 PM JST | 7:00 PM HKT | — |
| 9:00 PM JST | 8:00 PM HKT | — |
| 10:00 PM JST | 9:00 PM HKT | — |
| 11:00 PM JST | 10:00 PM HKT | night |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert JST to HKT
Subtract 1 hour from the JST time to get HKT.
Example: 9:00 AM JST = 8:00 AM HKT.
Across midnight: 12:00 AM JST = 11:00 PM HKT (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between JST and HKT
The time difference between JST and HKT is 1 hour all year – HKT is behind JST.
JST and HKT during daylight saving time
- JST does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+9 all year.
- HKT does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+8 all year.
Best time for a meeting between JST and HKT
JST and HKT share 7 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM JST lands between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM HKT, inside working hours for both.
JST to HKT FAQ
What is the time difference between JST and HKT?
HKT is 1 hour behind JST all year. 9:00 AM JST = 8:00 AM HKT.
What is 9 AM JST in HKT?
9:00 AM JST is 8:00 AM HKT.
What is 12 PM (noon) JST in HKT?
12:00 PM JST is 11:00 AM HKT.
Is HKT ahead of or behind JST?
HKT is 1 hour behind JST, so it is earlier in HKT than in JST.
Does JST change for daylight saving time?
No. JST 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 JST and HKT?
JST and HKT share 7 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM JST lands between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM HKT, inside working hours for both.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.