HKT to AEST Converter
AEST is 2 hours ahead of HKT
HKT to AEST Conversion Table
Green rows indicate standard business hours (9 AM – 5 PM) in AEST
| HKT | AEST |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 12:00 AM +1d |
| 11:00 PM | 1:00 AM +1d |
Converting Hong Kong Time to Australian Eastern Standard Time
Hong Kong Time (HKT) and Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) are separated by a 2 hours time difference. AEST is 2 hours ahead of HKT. HKT is UTC+8, used in Hong Kong, China, while AEST is UTC+10, used in Australia.
When converting from HKT to AEST, the key reference points to remember are: 9:00 AM HKT equals 11:00 AM AEST, 12:00 PM noon HKT equals 2:00 PM AEST, and 5:00 PM HKT equals 7:00 PM AEST. The conversion table above shows every hour of the day mapped between these two time zones.
Scheduling Across HKT and AEST
For professionals scheduling meetings between HKT and AEST, finding overlapping business hours is essential. Standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in each time zone. Given the 2 hours difference, the window of overlap may be limited. Use the highlighted working hours in the conversion table above to quickly identify suitable meeting times.
Daylight Saving Time Considerations
HKT does not observe Daylight Saving Time, maintaining UTC+8 year-round. AEST observes DST, switching to AEDT (UTC+11). 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.