HKT to AKST Converter
AKST is 17 hours behind HKT
HKT to AKST Conversion Table
Green rows indicate standard business hours (9 AM – 5 PM) in AKST
| HKT | AKST |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 7:00 AM -1d |
| 1:00 AM | 8:00 AM -1d |
| 2:00 AM | 9:00 AM -1d |
| 3:00 AM | 10:00 AM -1d |
| 4:00 AM | 11:00 AM -1d |
| 5:00 AM | 12:00 PM -1d |
| 6:00 AM | 1:00 PM -1d |
| 7:00 AM | 2:00 PM -1d |
| 8:00 AM | 3:00 PM -1d |
| 9:00 AM | 4:00 PM -1d |
| 10:00 AM | 5:00 PM -1d |
| 11:00 AM | 6:00 PM -1d |
| 12:00 PM | 7:00 PM -1d |
| 1:00 PM | 8:00 PM -1d |
| 2:00 PM | 9:00 PM -1d |
| 3:00 PM | 10:00 PM -1d |
| 4:00 PM | 11:00 PM -1d |
| 5:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 2:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 3:00 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 10:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 11:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
Converting Hong Kong Time to Alaska Standard Time
Hong Kong Time (HKT) and Alaska Standard Time (AKST) are separated by a 17 hours time difference. AKST is 17 hours behind HKT. HKT is UTC+8, used in Hong Kong, China, while AKST is UTC-9, used in United States.
When converting from HKT to AKST, the key reference points to remember are: 9:00 AM HKT equals 4:00 PM AKST, 12:00 PM noon HKT equals 7:00 PM AKST, and 5:00 PM HKT equals 12:00 AM AKST. The conversion table above shows every hour of the day mapped between these two time zones.
Scheduling Across HKT and AKST
For professionals scheduling meetings between HKT and AKST, finding overlapping business hours is essential. Standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in each time zone. Given the 17 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
HKT does not observe Daylight Saving Time, maintaining UTC+8 year-round. AKST observes DST, switching to AKDT (UTC-8). 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.