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HKT to CET Converter

CET is 7 hours behind HKT

Current HKT Time
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Asia/Hong_Kong
Current CET Time
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Europe/Berlin
Time Diff
7h behind
HKT
UTC+8
CET
UTC+1
Overlapping hours: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM HKT (1h)

HKT to CET Conversion Table

Green rows indicate standard business hours (9 AM – 5 PM) in CET

HKT to CET time conversion table showing all 24 hours
HKT CET
12:00 AM 5:00 PM -1d
1:00 AM 6:00 PM -1d
2:00 AM 7:00 PM -1d
3:00 AM 8:00 PM -1d
4:00 AM 9:00 PM -1d
5:00 AM 10:00 PM -1d
6:00 AM 11:00 PM -1d
7:00 AM 12:00 AM
8:00 AM 1:00 AM
9:00 AM 2:00 AM
10:00 AM 3:00 AM
11:00 AM 4:00 AM
12:00 PM 5:00 AM
1:00 PM 6:00 AM
2:00 PM 7:00 AM
3:00 PM 8:00 AM
4:00 PM 9:00 AM
5:00 PM 10:00 AM
6:00 PM 11:00 AM
7:00 PM 12:00 PM
8:00 PM 1:00 PM
9:00 PM 2:00 PM
10:00 PM 3:00 PM
11:00 PM 4:00 PM

Converting Hong Kong Time to Central European Time

Hong Kong Time (HKT) and Central European Time (CET) are separated by a 7 hours time difference. CET is 7 hours behind HKT. HKT is UTC+8, used in Hong Kong, China, while CET is UTC+1, used in Germany, France, Italy.

When converting from HKT to CET, the key reference points to remember are: 9:00 AM HKT equals 2:00 AM CET, 12:00 PM noon HKT equals 5:00 AM CET, and 5:00 PM HKT equals 10:00 AM CET. The conversion table above shows every hour of the day mapped between these two time zones.

Scheduling Across HKT and CET

For professionals scheduling meetings between HKT and CET, finding overlapping business hours is essential. Standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in each time zone. Given the 7 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. CET observes DST, switching to CEST (UTC+2). 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between HKT and CET?
Central European Time (CET) is 7 hours behind Hong Kong Time (HKT). When it is 12:00 PM noon in HKT, it is 5:00 AM in CET.
How do I convert HKT to CET?
To convert HKT to CET, subtract 7 hours from the HKT time. For example, 9:00 AM HKT is 2:00 AM CET. Use the conversion table above for a quick reference of all 24 hours.
Does HKT or CET observe Daylight Saving Time?
HKT does not observe Daylight Saving Time. CET observes DST, switching to CEST (UTC+2). During DST transitions, the time difference between these zones may change by 1 hour.
What is the best time to schedule a call between HKT and CET?
The best time to schedule a call between HKT and CET is during overlapping business hours. If you are in HKT, try scheduling between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM your time, then check the conversion table above to see what that corresponds to in CET.
Is HKT ahead or behind CET?
HKT (UTC+8) is 7 hours ahead of CET (UTC+1). HKT corresponds to the IANA time zone Asia/Hong_Kong, while CET corresponds to Europe/Berlin.

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