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HKT to EAT Converter

EAT is 5 hours behind HKT

Current HKT Time
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Asia/Hong_Kong
Current EAT Time
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Africa/Nairobi
Time Diff
5h behind
HKT
UTC+8
EAT
UTC+3
Overlapping hours: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM HKT (3h)

HKT to EAT Conversion Table

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

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

Converting Hong Kong Time to East Africa Time

Hong Kong Time (HKT) and East Africa Time (EAT) are separated by a 5 hours time difference. EAT is 5 hours behind HKT. HKT is UTC+8, used in Hong Kong, China, while EAT is UTC+3, used in Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania.

When converting from HKT to EAT, the key reference points to remember are: 9:00 AM HKT equals 4:00 AM EAT, 12:00 PM noon HKT equals 7:00 AM EAT, and 5:00 PM HKT equals 12:00 PM EAT. The conversion table above shows every hour of the day mapped between these two time zones.

Scheduling Across HKT and EAT

For professionals scheduling meetings between HKT and EAT, finding overlapping business hours is essential. Standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in each time zone. Given the 5 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. EAT does not observe DST, staying at UTC+3 year-round.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between HKT and EAT?
East Africa Time (EAT) is 5 hours behind Hong Kong Time (HKT). When it is 12:00 PM noon in HKT, it is 7:00 AM in EAT.
How do I convert HKT to EAT?
To convert HKT to EAT, subtract 5 hours from the HKT time. For example, 9:00 AM HKT is 4:00 AM EAT. Use the conversion table above for a quick reference of all 24 hours.
Does HKT or EAT observe Daylight Saving Time?
HKT does not observe Daylight Saving Time. EAT does not observe Daylight Saving Time. 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 EAT?
The best time to schedule a call between HKT and EAT 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 EAT.
Is HKT ahead or behind EAT?
HKT (UTC+8) is 5 hours ahead of EAT (UTC+3). HKT corresponds to the IANA time zone Asia/Hong_Kong, while EAT corresponds to Africa/Nairobi.

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