What does HKT stand for?

HKT stands for Hong Kong Time. It is UTC+8, used in Hong Kong.

What is the UTC offset of HKT?

HKT (Hong Kong Time) is UTC+8, meaning it is 8 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time.

Does HKT change for daylight saving time?

Regions on HKT generally keep this offset year-round rather than switching for daylight saving.

HKT — Hong Kong Time

HKT

Hong Kong Time

UTC+8 Standard time

Hong Kong

Now in Hong Kong: 3:59 PM

Quick facts

Abbreviation: HKT
Full name: Hong Kong Time
UTC offset: UTC+8
Type: Standard time
Used in: Hong Kong
Example zone: Asia/Hong_Kong

Cities that use HKT

Time in Hong Kong

About HKT

HKT is the abbreviation for Hong Kong Time, a time zone offset of UTC+8. It applies in Hong Kong.

Time-zone abbreviations are convenient but not unique or official — several codes are shared by more than one zone. When precision matters, use the underlying IANA zone name (for example Asia/Hong_Kong) or the UTC offset UTC+8 instead.

Frequently asked questions

What does HKT stand for?: HKT stands for Hong Kong Time. It is UTC+8, used in Hong Kong.
What is the UTC offset of HKT?: HKT (Hong Kong Time) is UTC+8, meaning it is 8 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time.
Does HKT change for daylight saving time?: Regions on HKT generally keep this offset year-round rather than switching for daylight saving.