EST to HKT Converter
HKT is 13 hours ahead of EST
EST to HKT Conversion Table
Green rows indicate standard business hours (9 AM – 5 PM) in HKT
| EST | HKT |
|---|---|
| 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 | 12:00 AM +1d |
| 12:00 PM | 1:00 AM +1d |
| 1:00 PM | 2:00 AM +1d |
| 2:00 PM | 3:00 AM +1d |
| 3:00 PM | 4:00 AM +1d |
| 4:00 PM | 5:00 AM +1d |
| 5:00 PM | 6:00 AM +1d |
| 6:00 PM | 7:00 AM +1d |
| 7:00 PM | 8:00 AM +1d |
| 8:00 PM | 9:00 AM +1d |
| 9:00 PM | 10:00 AM +1d |
| 10:00 PM | 11:00 AM +1d |
| 11:00 PM | 12:00 PM +1d |
Converting Eastern Standard Time to Hong Kong Time
Eastern Standard Time (EST) and Hong Kong Time (HKT) are separated by a 13 hours time difference. HKT is 13 hours ahead of EST. EST is UTC-5, used in United States, Canada, Jamaica, while HKT is UTC+8, used in Hong Kong, China.
When converting from EST to HKT, the key reference points to remember are: 9:00 AM EST equals 10:00 PM HKT, 12:00 PM noon EST equals 1:00 AM HKT, and 5:00 PM EST equals 6:00 AM HKT. The conversion table above shows every hour of the day mapped between these two time zones.
Scheduling Across EST and HKT
For professionals scheduling meetings between EST and HKT, finding overlapping business hours is essential. Standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in each time zone. Given the 13 hours difference, the window of overlap may be limited, making early morning or late evening calls necessary for one party. Use the highlighted working hours in the conversion table above to quickly identify suitable meeting times.
Daylight Saving Time Considerations
EST observes Daylight Saving Time, switching to EDT (UTC-4) during summer months. HKT does not observe DST, staying at UTC+8 year-round. During DST transitions, the time difference between these zones may temporarily change by 1 hour. Always verify the current offset during spring and fall transition periods.