Convert HKT to PT
Hong Kong Time (HKT) to Pacific Time (PT)
Tech and trade teams bridging Hong Kong and the US West Coast (San Francisco, Seattle, Los Angeles) face a near-maximum timezone gap. The 16-hour difference during PST means when Hong Kong starts Monday morning, it is still Sunday afternoon in California. Synchronous meetings require one side to work far outside normal hours.
When it's 12:00 PM in Hong Kong, it's 9:00 PM in Los Angeles (previous day)
On Jan 1 – Mar 7, 2026; Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 13, 2027; Nov 7 – Dec 31, 2027: 8:00 PM in Los Angeles (previous day).
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HKT to PT Conversion Table
Full 24-hour comparison. Business hours (9 AM -- 6 PM) are highlighted.
| Hong Kong (HKT) | Los Angeles (PT) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 9:00 AM -1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 10:00 AM -1 day |
| 2:00 AM | 11:00 AM -1 day |
| 3:00 AM | 12:00 PM -1 day |
| 4:00 AM | 1:00 PM -1 day |
| 5:00 AM | 2:00 PM -1 day |
| 6:00 AM | 3:00 PM -1 day |
| 7:00 AM | 4:00 PM -1 day |
| 8:00 AM | 5:00 PM -1 day |
| 9:00 AM | 6:00 PM -1 day |
| 10:00 AM | 7:00 PM -1 day |
| 11:00 AM | 8:00 PM -1 day |
| 12:00 PM | 9:00 PM -1 day |
| 1:00 PM | 10:00 PM -1 day |
| 2:00 PM | 11:00 PM -1 day |
| 3:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 2:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 3:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 10:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 11:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
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: Los Angeles times are 1 hour earlier.
Best Meeting Window
Top meeting times for teams in HKT and PT (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 Hong Kong.
1 of 2 members within working hours. 1 in mid-day range (9 AM–5 PM). Outside work hours for Hong Kong.
1 of 2 members within working hours. 1 in mid-day range (9 AM–5 PM). Outside work hours for Los Angeles.
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: Los Angeles times are 1 hour earlier.
Scheduling Tips
- Schedule meetings at 5:00-6:00 PM PST / 9:00-10:00 AM HKT (next day) to catch Hong Kong's morning while the US team stays slightly late.
- Alternatively, try 6:00-7:00 AM PST / 10:00-11:00 PM HKT for an early US start and a late-evening Hong Kong slot.
- During PDT (March-November), you gain an hour -- 5:00 PM PDT is 8:00 AM HKT, which is even earlier and more manageable in Hong Kong.
- Default to async workflows. Use recorded standups and shared documents, reserving live calls for decisions that cannot wait for a written exchange.
Time Difference & DST
The HKT to PT gap is -16h or -15h, depending on daylight saving time. The table lists each period.
| Dates | Hong Kong | Los Angeles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 – Mar 7, 2026 | UTC+8 | UTC-8 | -16h |
| Mar 8 – Oct 31, 2026 | UTC+8 | UTC-7 | -15h |
| Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 13, 2027 | UTC+8 | UTC-8 | -16h |
| Mar 14 – Nov 6, 2027 | UTC+8 | UTC-7 | -15h |
| Nov 7 – Dec 31, 2027 | UTC+8 | UTC-8 | -16h |
Hong Kong does not use daylight saving time.
Use the interactive converter for a specific date.
Major Cities
Hong Kong Time (HKT)
- Hong Kong
- Kowloon
- Tsuen Wan
Pacific Time (PT)
- Los Angeles
- San Francisco
- Seattle
Frequently Asked Questions
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Does the HKT-PST offset change during the year?
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