MST to HKT Converter
HKT is 15 hours ahead of MST. 9:00 AM MST = 12:00 AM HKT (next day).
HKT is 15 hours ahead of MST at the moment. To convert MST to HKT, add 15 hours to the MST time: 9:00 AM MST = 12:00 AM HKT (next day).
MST (Mountain Time) is used in Denver, Salt Lake City, Albuquerque, Calgary, Edmonton; Phoenix (Arizona) all year. HKT (Hong Kong Time) is used in Hong Kong.
Most of Arizona uses MST all year and does not switch to MDT.
MST to HKT time conversion table
MST to HKT on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| MST | HKT | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM MST | 3:00 PM HKT | — |
| 1:00 AM MST | 4:00 PM HKT | — |
| 2:00 AM MST | 5:00 PM HKT | — |
| 3:00 AM MST | 6:00 PM HKT | — |
| 4:00 AM MST | 7:00 PM HKT | — |
| 5:00 AM MST | 8:00 PM HKT | — |
| 6:00 AM MST | 9:00 PM HKT | — |
| 7:00 AM MST | 10:00 PM HKT | night |
| 8:00 AM MST | 11:00 PM HKT | night |
| 9:00 AM MST | 12:00 AM HKT | next day |
| 10:00 AM MST | 1:00 AM HKT | next day |
| 11:00 AM MST | 2:00 AM HKT | next day |
| 12:00 PM MST | 3:00 AM HKT | next day |
| 1:00 PM MST | 4:00 AM HKT | next day |
| 2:00 PM MST | 5:00 AM HKT | next day |
| 3:00 PM MST | 6:00 AM HKT | next day |
| 4:00 PM MST | 7:00 AM HKT | next day |
| 5:00 PM MST | 8:00 AM HKT | next day |
| 6:00 PM MST | 9:00 AM HKT | next day |
| 7:00 PM MST | 10:00 AM HKT | next day |
| 8:00 PM MST | 11:00 AM HKT | next day |
| 9:00 PM MST | 12:00 PM HKT | next day |
| 10:00 PM MST | 1:00 PM HKT | next day |
| 11:00 PM MST | 2:00 PM HKT | next day |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert MST to HKT
Add 15 hours to the MST time to get HKT.
Example: 9:00 AM MST = 12:00 AM HKT (next day).
Across midnight: 10:00 PM MST = 1:00 PM HKT (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between MST and HKT
The time difference between MST and HKT 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:
- 31 Dec 2025 – 7 Mar 2026: HKT is 15 hours ahead of MST.
- 8 Mar 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: HKT is 14 hours ahead of MST.
- 1 Nov 2026 – 30 Dec 2026: HKT is 15 hours ahead of MST.
MST and HKT during daylight saving time
- MST next changes on 14 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 01:59 local time, from MST (UTC−7) to MDT (UTC−6).
- HKT does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+8 all year.
Best time for a meeting between MST and HKT
MST and HKT have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM MST, which is 10:00 PM HKT.
MST to HKT FAQ
What is the time difference between MST and HKT?
Right now HKT is 15 hours ahead of MST. The gap changes 3 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM MST in HKT?
9:00 AM MST is 12:00 AM HKT (next day).
What is 12 PM (noon) MST in HKT?
12:00 PM MST is 3:00 AM HKT (next day).
Is HKT ahead of or behind MST?
HKT is 15 hours ahead of MST, so it is later in HKT than in MST.
Does MST change for daylight saving time?
Yes. MST next changes on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from MST to MDT.
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 MST and HKT?
MST and HKT have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM MST, which is 10:00 PM HKT.
Is MT the same as MST?
MST is the winter (standard) name of Mountain Time (MT). From March to November the same clocks are called MDT. This converter always uses the one in force on the date you choose.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.