HKT to PST Converter
PST is 16 hours behind HKT
HKT to PST Conversion Table
Green rows indicate standard business hours (9 AM – 5 PM) in PST
| HKT | PST |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 8:00 AM -1d |
| 1:00 AM | 9:00 AM -1d |
| 2:00 AM | 10:00 AM -1d |
| 3:00 AM | 11:00 AM -1d |
| 4:00 AM | 12:00 PM -1d |
| 5:00 AM | 1:00 PM -1d |
| 6:00 AM | 2:00 PM -1d |
| 7:00 AM | 3:00 PM -1d |
| 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM -1d |
| 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM -1d |
| 10:00 AM | 6:00 PM -1d |
| 11:00 AM | 7:00 PM -1d |
| 12:00 PM | 8:00 PM -1d |
| 1:00 PM | 9:00 PM -1d |
| 2:00 PM | 10:00 PM -1d |
| 3:00 PM | 11:00 PM -1d |
| 4:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 2:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 3:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 10:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 11:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
Converting Hong Kong Time to Pacific Standard Time
Hong Kong Time (HKT) and Pacific Standard Time (PST) are separated by a 16 hours time difference. PST is 16 hours behind HKT. HKT is UTC+8, used in Hong Kong, China, while PST is UTC-8, used in United States, Canada.
When converting from HKT to PST, the key reference points to remember are: 9:00 AM HKT equals 5:00 PM PST, 12:00 PM noon HKT equals 8:00 PM PST, and 5:00 PM HKT equals 1:00 AM PST. The conversion table above shows every hour of the day mapped between these two time zones.
Scheduling Across HKT and PST
For professionals scheduling meetings between HKT and PST, finding overlapping business hours is essential. Standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in each time zone. Given the 16 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. PST observes DST, switching to PDT (UTC-7). 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.