Convert ET to HKT
Eastern Time (ET) to Hong Kong Time (HKT)
Finance, legal, and trade teams bridging Wall Street and Hong Kong Central search this pair heavily. The 13-hour gap (12 during EDT) means the two cities are nearly in opposite halves of the clock, so finding synchronous meeting slots requires one side to stretch outside normal hours.
When it's 12:00 PM in New York, it's 12:00 AM in Hong Kong (next day)
On Jan 1 – Mar 7, 2026; Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 13, 2027; Nov 7 – Dec 31, 2027: 1:00 AM in Hong Kong (next day).
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ET to HKT Conversion Table
Full 24-hour comparison. Business hours (9 AM -- 6 PM) are highlighted.
| New York (ET) | Hong Kong (HKT) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 1:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 2:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 3:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 4:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 8:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 9:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 10:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 11:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 12:00 AM +1 day |
| 1:00 PM | 1:00 AM +1 day |
| 2:00 PM | 2:00 AM +1 day |
| 3:00 PM | 3:00 AM +1 day |
| 4:00 PM | 4:00 AM +1 day |
| 5:00 PM | 5:00 AM +1 day |
| 6:00 PM | 6:00 AM +1 day |
| 7:00 PM | 7:00 AM +1 day |
| 8:00 PM | 8:00 AM +1 day |
| 9:00 PM | 9:00 AM +1 day |
| 10:00 PM | 10:00 AM +1 day |
| 11:00 PM | 11:00 AM +1 day |
These times apply on all dates in 2026–2027 except:
- Jan 1 – Mar 7, 2026; Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 13, 2027; Nov 7 – Dec 31, 2027: Hong Kong times are 1 hour later.
Best Meeting Window
Top meeting times for teams in ET and HKT (9 AM -- 6 PM work hours, 1-hour meeting).
1 of 2 members within working hours. 1 in mid-day range (9 AM–5 PM). Outside work hours for New York.
1 of 2 members within working hours. 1 in mid-day range (9 AM–5 PM). Outside work hours for New York.
1 of 2 members within working hours. 1 in mid-day range (9 AM–5 PM). Outside work hours for Hong Kong.
These times apply on all dates in 2026–2027 except:
- Jan 1 – Mar 7, 2026; Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 13, 2027; Nov 7 – Dec 31, 2027: Hong Kong times are 1 hour later.
Scheduling Tips
- Schedule brief syncs at 8:00-9:00 AM EST / 9:00-10:00 PM HKT -- early in New York, late evening but manageable in Hong Kong.
- Alternatively, try 7:00-8:00 PM EST / 8:00-9:00 AM HKT (next day) to catch the Hong Kong morning if the US team can stay late.
- Rotate meeting times monthly so neither team always takes the inconvenient slot.
- During EDT (March-November) you gain an hour -- 8:00 AM EDT is 8:00 PM HKT instead of 9:00 PM, which is easier for Hong Kong.
Time Difference & DST
The ET to HKT gap is +12h or +13h, depending on daylight saving time. The table lists each period.
| Dates | New York | Hong Kong | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 – Mar 7, 2026 | UTC-5 | UTC+8 | +13h |
| Mar 8 – Oct 31, 2026 | UTC-4 | UTC+8 | +12h |
| Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 13, 2027 | UTC-5 | UTC+8 | +13h |
| Mar 14 – Nov 6, 2027 | UTC-4 | UTC+8 | +12h |
| Nov 7 – Dec 31, 2027 | UTC-5 | UTC+8 | +13h |
Hong Kong does not use daylight saving time.
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Major Cities
Eastern Time (ET)
- New York
- Miami
- Atlanta
Hong Kong Time (HKT)
- Hong Kong
- Kowloon
- Tsuen Wan
Frequently Asked Questions
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