HKT to EST Converter – Hong Kong Time to Eastern Standard Time
EST is 13 hours behind HKT. HKT (Hong Kong Time) is UTC+8 all year, while EST (Eastern Standard Time) is UTC-5, switching to EDT (UTC-4) during daylight saving. The live clocks below show the current time in both zones, updated every second.
HKT to EST Conversion Table (Hour by Hour)
Standard-time conversion from Hong Kong Time to Eastern Standard Time. During daylight saving periods the offset shifts by one hour - the live clocks above always show the correct current time.
| HKT (UTC+8) | EST (UTC-5) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 11:00 AM (previous day) |
| 1:00 AM | 12:00 PM (previous day) |
| 2:00 AM | 1:00 PM (previous day) |
| 3:00 AM | 2:00 PM (previous day) |
| 4:00 AM | 3:00 PM (previous day) |
| 5:00 AM | 4:00 PM (previous day) |
| 6:00 AM | 5:00 PM (previous day) |
| 7:00 AM | 6:00 PM (previous day) |
| 8:00 AM | 7:00 PM (previous day) |
| 9:00 AM | 8:00 PM (previous day) |
| 10:00 AM | 9:00 PM (previous day) |
| 11:00 AM | 10:00 PM (previous day) |
| 12:00 PM | 11:00 PM (previous day) |
| 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 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between HKT and EST?
EST is 13 hours behind HKT. HKT (Hong Kong Time) is UTC+8 and EST (Eastern Standard Time) is UTC-5.
How do I convert HKT to EST?
Take your time in HKT and subtract 13 hours. For example, 9:00 AM HKT is 8:00 PM in EST. The live clocks at the top of this page always show the current conversion.
Does daylight saving time affect HKT to EST conversion?
Yes. EST switches to EDT (UTC-4) in summer, so the gap between the two zones changes during DST periods. The live clocks on this page use the IANA timezone database and always reflect the correct current offset automatically.
What is the best time for a meeting between HKT and EST?
Look for overlap between 9:00 AM-6:00 PM working hours in both zones using the conversion table above. EST is 13 hours behind HKT, so overlap is limited - early morning in one zone and evening in the other usually works best.