HKT to CST Converter
CST is 14 hours behind HKT
HKT to CST Conversion Table
Green rows indicate standard business hours (9 AM – 5 PM) in CST
| HKT | CST |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 10:00 AM -1d |
| 1:00 AM | 11:00 AM -1d |
| 2:00 AM | 12:00 PM -1d |
| 3:00 AM | 1:00 PM -1d |
| 4:00 AM | 2:00 PM -1d |
| 5:00 AM | 3:00 PM -1d |
| 6:00 AM | 4:00 PM -1d |
| 7:00 AM | 5:00 PM -1d |
| 8:00 AM | 6:00 PM -1d |
| 9:00 AM | 7:00 PM -1d |
| 10:00 AM | 8:00 PM -1d |
| 11:00 AM | 9:00 PM -1d |
| 12:00 PM | 10:00 PM -1d |
| 1:00 PM | 11:00 PM -1d |
| 2:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 2:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 3:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 10:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 11:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
Converting Hong Kong Time to Central Standard Time
Hong Kong Time (HKT) and Central Standard Time (CST) are separated by a 14 hours time difference. CST is 14 hours behind HKT. HKT is UTC+8, used in Hong Kong, China, while CST is UTC-6, used in United States, Canada, Mexico.
When converting from HKT to CST, the key reference points to remember are: 9:00 AM HKT equals 7:00 PM CST, 12:00 PM noon HKT equals 10:00 PM CST, and 5:00 PM HKT equals 3:00 AM CST. The conversion table above shows every hour of the day mapped between these two time zones.
Scheduling Across HKT and CST
For professionals scheduling meetings between HKT and CST, finding overlapping business hours is essential. Standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in each time zone. Given the 14 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. CST observes DST, switching to CDT (UTC-5). 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.