GMT to HKT ConverterRight in Your Browser
Convert Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) to Hong Kong Time (HKT). GMT covers the Greenwich meridian — the reference for aviation, shipping and world time. HKT covers Hong Kong and Macau, sharing an offset with mainland China. Everything is calculated locally in your browser — no server, and it works offline.
5:00 PM
in HKT (Hong Kong Time)
HKT is currently 8 hours ahead of GMT.
Current time in GMT
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Current time in HKT
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GMT to HKT Chart
| GMT | HKT |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 12:00 AM (next day) |
| 5:00 PM | 1:00 AM (next day) |
| 6:00 PM | 2:00 AM (next day) |
| 7:00 PM | 3:00 AM (next day) |
| 8:00 PM | 4:00 AM (next day) |
| 9:00 PM | 5:00 AM (next day) |
| 10:00 PM | 6:00 AM (next day) |
| 11:00 PM | 7:00 AM (next day) |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours ahead is HKT of GMT?
HKT is currently 8 hours ahead of GMT. GMT is Greenwich Mean Time (Etc/GMT); HKT is Hong Kong Time (Asia/Hong_Kong).
What time is 9:00 AM GMT in HKT?
9:00 AM GMT is 5:00 PM HKT today. Use the converter above for any other time — it calculates with today's actual offsets.
Do GMT and HKT observe daylight saving time?
No — neither zone observes daylight saving time. GMT is fixed at UTC+0 year-round (note: the UK itself switches to BST in summer), and Hong Kong has not observed daylight saving since 1979 — HKT is UTC+8 year-round. The difference between them never changes.
When is the best time for a meeting between GMT and HKT?
Working hours overlap between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM GMT (5:00 PM–6:00 PM HKT) — schedule meetings in that window so both sides stay inside a normal workday.
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