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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 HKT, it's 9:00 PM PT (previous day)

UTC+8 UTC-7 -15 hours

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HKT to PT Conversion Table

Full 24-hour comparison. Business hours (9 AM -- 6 PM) are highlighted.

HKT 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

Best Meeting Window

Top meeting times for teams in HKT and PT (9 AM -- 6 PM work hours, 1-hour meeting).

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6a
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HKT GMT+8
PT PDT
Overlap
Everyone available
Most available
Some overlap
Outside work hours
1 4:00 AM -- 5:00 AM HKT
HKT: 4:00 AM PT: 1:00 PM

1 of 2 members within working hours. 1 in mid-day range (9 AM–5 PM). Outside work hours for HKT.

5.9 / 10
2 5:00 AM -- 6:00 AM HKT
HKT: 5:00 AM PT: 2:00 PM

1 of 2 members within working hours. 1 in mid-day range (9 AM–5 PM). Outside work hours for HKT.

5.9 / 10
3 12:00 PM -- 1:00 PM HKT
HKT: 12:00 PM PT: 9:00 PM

1 of 2 members within working hours. 1 in mid-day range (9 AM–5 PM). Outside work hours for PT.

5.9 / 10

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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

PT is 15 hours behind HKT. HKT is at UTC+8 and PT is at UTC-7.

Upcoming DST Transitions:

PT Clocks fall back on November 2, 2026

The conversion table above reflects the current DST state at build time. Use the interactive converter for live, date-specific conversions.

Major Cities

Hong Kong Time (HKT)

  • Hong Kong
  • Kowloon
  • Tsuen Wan

Pacific Time (PT)

  • Los Angeles
  • San Francisco
  • Seattle

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between HKT and PST?
HKT (Hong Kong Time, UTC+8) is 16 hours ahead of PST (Pacific Standard Time, UTC-8). When it is 9:00 AM in Hong Kong on Monday, it is 5:00 PM PST on Sunday in Los Angeles. During US daylight time (PDT, UTC-7), the gap narrows to 15 hours.
Does the HKT-PST offset change during the year?
Only on the US side. Hong Kong does not observe DST. When the US moves to PDT (UTC-7) in March, the gap shrinks from 16 to 15 hours until November.
What time is 9 AM PST in Hong Kong?
9:00 AM PST is 1:00 AM HKT the next day. During PDT, 9:00 AM PDT is 12:00 AM (midnight) HKT. Standard PST business hours fall entirely within Hong Kong's sleeping hours.
What is the best meeting time for Hong Kong and Los Angeles?
The most practical slots are 5:00-7:00 PM PST / 9:00-11:00 AM HKT (next day) or 6:00-8:00 AM PST / 10:00 PM-12:00 AM HKT. Neither is ideal, so most teams alternate or go async.

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