EST to HKT Converter
Convert time between Eastern Standard Time (EST) and Hong Kong Time (HKT).
Convert a specific time
- IndiaIST, UTC+5:30
- Eastern Time – New YorkEDT, UTC-4
- Central Time – ChicagoCDT, UTC-5
- Mountain Time – DenverMDT, UTC-6
- Arizona – PhoenixMST, UTC-7
- Pacific Time – Los AngelesPDT, UTC-7
- Mexico CityCST, UTC-6
- Saskatchewan – ReginaCST, UTC-6
- UTC / GMTUTC, UTC+0
- United Kingdom – LondonBST, UTC+1
- Central Europe – Paris, BerlinCEST, UTC+2
- Gulf – DubaiGST, UTC+4
- SingaporeSGT, UTC+8
- Japan – TokyoJST, UTC+9
- Australia Eastern – SydneyAEST, UTC+10
- EST (always UTC-5)Fixed offset, no DST
- CST (always UTC-6)Fixed offset, no DST
- MST (always UTC-7)Fixed offset, no DST
- PST (always UTC-8)Fixed offset, no DST
- IndiaIST, UTC+5:30
- Eastern Time – New YorkEDT, UTC-4
- Central Time – ChicagoCDT, UTC-5
- Mountain Time – DenverMDT, UTC-6
- Arizona – PhoenixMST, UTC-7
- Pacific Time – Los AngelesPDT, UTC-7
- Mexico CityCST, UTC-6
- Saskatchewan – ReginaCST, UTC-6
- UTC / GMTUTC, UTC+0
- United Kingdom – LondonBST, UTC+1
- Central Europe – Paris, BerlinCEST, UTC+2
- Gulf – DubaiGST, UTC+4
- SingaporeSGT, UTC+8
- Japan – TokyoJST, UTC+9
- Australia Eastern – SydneyAEST, UTC+10
- EST (always UTC-5)Fixed offset, no DST
- CST (always UTC-6)Fixed offset, no DST
- MST (always UTC-7)Fixed offset, no DST
- PST (always UTC-8)Fixed offset, no DST
Time Difference
Eastern Time is 12 hours behind Hong Kong Time right now.
- Now until Nov 1, 2026: Eastern Time is 12 hours behind Hong Kong Time (EDT → HKT).
- Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: Eastern Time is 13 hours behind Hong Kong Time (EST → HKT).
- From Mar 14, 2027: Eastern Time is 12 hours behind Hong Kong Time (EDT → HKT).
Eastern Time is on EDT right now, not EST
Best time to call
Convenient overlapping hours on Sunday, September 20, 2026.
| EST (Eastern Time) | HKT (Hong Kong Time) |
|---|---|
| 9:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 9:00 PM |
No 9 AM–5 PM overlap: suggestions are within working hours on one side and between 7 AM and 10 PM on the other.
Convert another time zone Plan a meeting across EST and HKTEST to HKT conversion table
For Saturday, September 19, 2026 in Eastern Time.
| EDT | HKT |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 1:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 2:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 3:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 4:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 8:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 9:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 10:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 11:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 12:00 AM(next day) |
| 1:00 PM | 1:00 AM(next day) |
| 2:00 PM | 2:00 AM(next day) |
| 3:00 PM | 3:00 AM(next day) |
| 4:00 PM | 4:00 AM(next day) |
| 5:00 PM | 5:00 AM(next day) |
| 6:00 PM | 6:00 AM(next day) |
| 7:00 PM | 7:00 AM(next day) |
| 8:00 PM | 8:00 AM(next day) |
| 9:00 PM | 9:00 AM(next day) |
| 10:00 PM | 10:00 AM(next day) |
| 11:00 PM | 11:00 AM(next day) |
About these time zones
Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Eastern Standard Time (EST) is UTC-5. Most places on Eastern Time use EST only in winter; from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November they observe Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC-4). People often write “EST” all year when they mean Eastern Time, so check which one is in effect.
Hong Kong Time (HKT)
Hong Kong Time (HKT) is UTC+8 all year. Hong Kong has not observed daylight saving time since 1979. It shares its offset with mainland China, Taiwan, Singapore and the Philippines.
EST to HKT FAQs
What time is it in HKT when it is 9 AM EST?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT is 9:00 PM HKT in Hong Kong Time.
How many hours ahead is EST from HKT?
It depends on the time of year because of daylight saving time. Now until Nov 1, 2026: Eastern Time is 12 hours behind Hong Kong Time (EDT → HKT). Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: Eastern Time is 13 hours behind Hong Kong Time (EST → HKT).
What is the best time for a call between EST and HKT?
On Sunday, September 20, 2026, good options are 9:00 PM EDT (9:00 AM HKT), 9:00 AM EDT (9:00 PM HKT). There is no overlap of 9 AM–5 PM working hours, so these fall early or late for one side.
Does EST change for daylight saving time?
The region changes: Eastern Time switches between EST and EDT, so conversions depend on the date. EST itself always means UTC-5.
Does HKT change for daylight saving time?
No. HKT stays at UTC+8 all year.