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Hong Kong Time (HKT) — Live Clock & HKEX Trading Sessions

Exact Hong Kong Time (HKT UTC+8) live clock. HKEX stock exchange schedule, Hong Kong timezone facts, and 24-hour conversion chart.

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📍 Hong Kong Time Timezone, Daylight & Astronomical Profile

Official geographic coordinates, UTC offset, DST rules, and financial market session hours

Country & RegionMulti-Region Timezone (ISO: HKT)Official CurrencyRegional Currencies
International Calling CodeRegional Calling CodesMetro PopulationMulti-Million Population Zone
Geographic CoordinatesGeographical Timezone BandIANA Timezone IDHKT
Standard UTC / GMT OffsetUTC+8Solar & Twilight CycleVaries by geographical latitude within timezone
Major Financial ExchangeRegional Financial ExchangesRegular Trading HoursStandard Business Hours (09:00 – 17:00 Local)
☀️ Daylight Saving Time (DST) & Transition Rules:

No Daylight Saving Time. Permanent UTC+8 year-round.

🕒 24-Hour Time Conversion Table: Hong Kong Time vs Global Hubs

Side-by-side hourly reference mapping Hong Kong Time local time to UTC, London, New York, Tokyo, and Mumbai

Hong Kong Time (24H)Hong Kong Time (12H)UTC TimeLondon (BST)New York (EDT)Tokyo (JST)Mumbai (IST)Activity Window
00:0012:00 AM16:00 UTC17:0012:0001:0021:30 Night
01:0001:00 AM17:00 UTC18:0013:0002:0022:30 Night
02:0002:00 AM18:00 UTC19:0014:0003:0023:30 Night
03:0003:00 AM19:00 UTC20:0015:0004:0000:30 Night
04:0004:00 AM20:00 UTC21:0016:0005:0001:30 Night
05:0005:00 AM21:00 UTC22:0017:0006:0002:30 Night
06:0006:00 AM22:00 UTC23:0018:0007:0003:30 Early Morning
07:0007:00 AM23:00 UTC00:0019:0008:0004:30 Early Morning
08:0008:00 AM00:00 UTC01:0020:0009:0005:30 Early Morning
09:0009:00 AM01:00 UTC02:0021:0010:0006:30 Business Hours (Working)
10:0010:00 AM02:00 UTC03:0022:0011:0007:30 Business Hours (Working)
11:0011:00 AM03:00 UTC04:0023:0012:0008:30 Business Hours (Working)
12:0012:00 PM04:00 UTC05:0000:0013:0009:30 Business Hours (Working)
13:0001:00 PM05:00 UTC06:0001:0014:0010:30 Business Hours (Working)
14:0002:00 PM06:00 UTC07:0002:0015:0011:30 Business Hours (Working)
15:0003:00 PM07:00 UTC08:0003:0016:0012:30 Business Hours (Working)
16:0004:00 PM08:00 UTC09:0004:0017:0013:30 Business Hours (Working)
17:0005:00 PM09:00 UTC10:0005:0018:0014:30 Business Hours (Working)
18:0006:00 PM10:00 UTC11:0006:0019:0015:30 Evening (Personal)
19:0007:00 PM11:00 UTC12:0007:0020:0016:30 Evening (Personal)
20:0008:00 PM12:00 UTC13:0008:0021:0017:30 Evening (Personal)
21:0009:00 PM13:00 UTC14:0009:0022:0018:30 Evening (Personal)
22:0010:00 PM14:00 UTC15:0010:0023:0019:30 Evening (Personal)
23:0011:00 PM15:00 UTC16:0011:0000:0020:30 Night

🌐 Interactive Timezone Converter Studio

Convert time offsets, schedule international meetings, and compare 24-hour schedules on a visual timeline.

Overview & Capabilities

Hong Kong Time (HKT, UTC+8) regulates one of the world's leading international financial centers and international air freight gateways.

Tutorial

How to Use

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Track HKEX Trading Schedule: Morning session (09:30–12:00) and afternoon session (13:00–16:00 HKT).
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Coordinate across Greater China: HKT shares identical time with mainland China and Taiwan.
Capabilities

Key Features

Hong Kong Observatory Atomic Clock: Precise UTC+8 standard.
Pre-Rendered 24-Hour HKT Matrix: Side-by-side comparison with London, New York, and Tokyo.
Applications

Common Use Cases

Cross-Border Financial Transactions: Trade Hang Seng index futures and cross-border equities.
Air Cargo Logistics: Manage international cargo through Hong Kong International Airport (HKG).
Guidance

Tips & Best Practices

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No Daylight Saving: Hong Kong maintains a fixed UTC+8 offset all year.
Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Q What does HKT stand for?

HKT stands for **Hong Kong Time**.

Q What is the UTC offset for HKT?

HKT is offset by **UTC+8**.

Q Which countries and regions use HKT?

Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.