HKT to EST Converter
EST is 13 hours behind HKT
HKT to EST Conversion Table
Green rows indicate standard business hours (9 AM – 5 PM) in EST
| HKT | EST |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 11:00 AM -1d |
| 1:00 AM | 12:00 PM -1d |
| 2:00 AM | 1:00 PM -1d |
| 3:00 AM | 2:00 PM -1d |
| 4:00 AM | 3:00 PM -1d |
| 5:00 AM | 4:00 PM -1d |
| 6:00 AM | 5:00 PM -1d |
| 7:00 AM | 6:00 PM -1d |
| 8:00 AM | 7:00 PM -1d |
| 9:00 AM | 8:00 PM -1d |
| 10:00 AM | 9:00 PM -1d |
| 11:00 AM | 10:00 PM -1d |
| 12:00 PM | 11:00 PM -1d |
| 1:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 2:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 3:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 10:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 11:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
Converting Hong Kong Time to Eastern Standard Time
Hong Kong Time (HKT) and Eastern Standard Time (EST) are separated by a 13 hours time difference. EST is 13 hours behind HKT. HKT is UTC+8, used in Hong Kong, China, while EST is UTC-5, used in United States, Canada, Jamaica.
When converting from HKT to EST, the key reference points to remember are: 9:00 AM HKT equals 8:00 PM EST, 12:00 PM noon HKT equals 11:00 PM EST, and 5:00 PM HKT equals 4:00 AM EST. The conversion table above shows every hour of the day mapped between these two time zones.
Scheduling Across HKT and EST
For professionals scheduling meetings between HKT and EST, finding overlapping business hours is essential. Standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in each time zone. Given the 13 hours difference, the window of overlap may be limited, making early morning or late evening calls necessary for one party. Use the highlighted working hours in the conversion table above to quickly identify suitable meeting times.
Daylight Saving Time Considerations
HKT does not observe Daylight Saving Time, maintaining UTC+8 year-round. EST observes DST, switching to EDT (UTC-4). During DST transitions, the time difference between these zones may temporarily change by 1 hour. Always verify the current offset during spring and fall transition periods.