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EAT to HKT Converter

HKT is 5 hours ahead of EAT

Current EAT Time
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Africa/Nairobi
Current HKT Time
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Asia/Hong_Kong
Time Diff
5h ahead
EAT
UTC+3
HKT
UTC+8
Overlapping hours: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM EAT (3h)

EAT to HKT Conversion Table

Green rows indicate standard business hours (9 AM – 5 PM) in HKT

EAT to HKT time conversion table showing all 24 hours
EAT HKT
12:00 AM 5:00 AM
1:00 AM 6:00 AM
2:00 AM 7:00 AM
3:00 AM 8:00 AM
4:00 AM 9:00 AM
5:00 AM 10:00 AM
6:00 AM 11:00 AM
7:00 AM 12:00 PM
8:00 AM 1:00 PM
9:00 AM 2:00 PM
10:00 AM 3:00 PM
11:00 AM 4:00 PM
12:00 PM 5:00 PM
1:00 PM 6:00 PM
2:00 PM 7:00 PM
3:00 PM 8:00 PM
4:00 PM 9:00 PM
5:00 PM 10:00 PM
6:00 PM 11:00 PM
7:00 PM 12:00 AM +1d
8:00 PM 1:00 AM +1d
9:00 PM 2:00 AM +1d
10:00 PM 3:00 AM +1d
11:00 PM 4:00 AM +1d

Converting East Africa Time to Hong Kong Time

East Africa Time (EAT) and Hong Kong Time (HKT) are separated by a 5 hours time difference. HKT is 5 hours ahead of EAT. EAT is UTC+3, used in Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania, while HKT is UTC+8, used in Hong Kong, China.

When converting from EAT to HKT, the key reference points to remember are: 9:00 AM EAT equals 2:00 PM HKT, 12:00 PM noon EAT equals 5:00 PM HKT, and 5:00 PM EAT equals 10:00 PM HKT. The conversion table above shows every hour of the day mapped between these two time zones.

Scheduling Across EAT and HKT

For professionals scheduling meetings between EAT and HKT, finding overlapping business hours is essential. Standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in each time zone. Given the 5 hours difference, the window of overlap may be limited. Use the highlighted working hours in the conversion table above to quickly identify suitable meeting times.

Daylight Saving Time Considerations

EAT does not observe Daylight Saving Time, maintaining UTC+3 year-round. HKT does not observe DST, staying at UTC+8 year-round.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between EAT and HKT?
Hong Kong Time (HKT) is 5 hours ahead of East Africa Time (EAT). When it is 12:00 PM noon in EAT, it is 5:00 PM in HKT.
How do I convert EAT to HKT?
To convert EAT to HKT, add 5 hours to the EAT time. For example, 9:00 AM EAT is 2:00 PM HKT. Use the conversion table above for a quick reference of all 24 hours.
Does EAT or HKT observe Daylight Saving Time?
EAT does not observe Daylight Saving Time. HKT does not observe Daylight Saving Time. During DST transitions, the time difference between these zones may change by 1 hour.
What is the best time to schedule a call between EAT and HKT?
The best time to schedule a call between EAT and HKT is during overlapping business hours. If you are in EAT, try scheduling between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM your time, then check the conversion table above to see what that corresponds to in HKT.
Is EAT ahead or behind HKT?
EAT (UTC+3) is 5 hours behind HKT (UTC+8). EAT corresponds to the IANA time zone Africa/Nairobi, while HKT corresponds to Asia/Hong_Kong.

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