HKT to EST Converter
Convert time between Hong Kong Time (HKT) and Eastern Time (EST/EDT).
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
Hong Kong Time is 12 hours ahead of Eastern Time right now.
- Now until Nov 1, 2026: Hong Kong Time is 12 hours ahead of Eastern Time (HKT → EDT).
- Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: Hong Kong Time is 13 hours ahead of Eastern Time (HKT → EST).
- From Mar 14, 2027: Hong Kong Time is 12 hours ahead of Eastern Time (HKT → EDT).
Eastern Time is on EDT right now, not EST
Best time to call
Convenient overlapping hours on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
| HKT (Hong Kong Time) | EDT (Eastern 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 HKT and ESTHKT to EST conversion table
For Sunday, September 20, 2026 in Hong Kong Time.
| HKT | EDT |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 12:00 PM(previous day) |
| 1:00 AM | 1:00 PM(previous day) |
| 2:00 AM | 2:00 PM(previous day) |
| 3:00 AM | 3:00 PM(previous day) |
| 4:00 AM | 4:00 PM(previous day) |
| 5:00 AM | 5:00 PM(previous day) |
| 6:00 AM | 6:00 PM(previous day) |
| 7:00 AM | 7:00 PM(previous day) |
| 8:00 AM | 8:00 PM(previous day) |
| 9:00 AM | 9:00 PM(previous day) |
| 10:00 AM | 10:00 PM(previous day) |
| 11:00 AM | 11:00 PM(previous day) |
| 12:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 2:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 3:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 10:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 11:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
About these time zones
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.
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.
HKT to EST FAQs
What time is it in EST when it is 9 AM HKT?
On Sunday, September 20, 2026, 9:00 AM HKT is 9:00 PM EDT (previous day) in Eastern Time.
How many hours ahead is HKT from EST?
It depends on the time of year because of daylight saving time. Now until Nov 1, 2026: Hong Kong Time is 12 hours ahead of Eastern Time (HKT → EDT). Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: Hong Kong Time is 13 hours ahead of Eastern Time (HKT → EST).
Should I use EST or EDT?
Eastern Time is on EDT (UTC-4) on Saturday, September 19, 2026. Many people write “EST” all year, but strictly EST means Eastern Standard Time (always UTC-5). This converter follows the real local time in Eastern Time, including daylight saving time.
What is the best time for a call between HKT and EST?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, good options are 9:00 PM HKT (9:00 AM EDT), 9:00 AM HKT (9:00 PM EDT). There is no overlap of 9 AM–5 PM working hours, so these fall early or late for one side.
Does HKT change for daylight saving time?
No. HKT stays at UTC+8 all year.
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.