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HKT to SAST Converter

SAST is 6 hours behind HKT

Current HKT Time
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Asia/Hong_Kong
Current SAST Time
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Africa/Johannesburg
Time Diff
6h behind
HKT
UTC+8
SAST
UTC+2
Overlapping hours: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM HKT (2h)

HKT to SAST Conversion Table

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

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

Converting Hong Kong Time to South Africa Standard Time

Hong Kong Time (HKT) and South Africa Standard Time (SAST) are separated by a 6 hours time difference. SAST is 6 hours behind HKT. HKT is UTC+8, used in Hong Kong, China, while SAST is UTC+2, used in South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho.

When converting from HKT to SAST, the key reference points to remember are: 9:00 AM HKT equals 3:00 AM SAST, 12:00 PM noon HKT equals 6:00 AM SAST, and 5:00 PM HKT equals 11:00 AM SAST. The conversion table above shows every hour of the day mapped between these two time zones.

Scheduling Across HKT and SAST

For professionals scheduling meetings between HKT and SAST, finding overlapping business hours is essential. Standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in each time zone. Given the 6 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. SAST does not observe DST, staying at UTC+2 year-round.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between HKT and SAST?
South Africa Standard Time (SAST) is 6 hours behind Hong Kong Time (HKT). When it is 12:00 PM noon in HKT, it is 6:00 AM in SAST.
How do I convert HKT to SAST?
To convert HKT to SAST, subtract 6 hours from the HKT time. For example, 9:00 AM HKT is 3:00 AM SAST. Use the conversion table above for a quick reference of all 24 hours.
Does HKT or SAST observe Daylight Saving Time?
HKT does not observe Daylight Saving Time. SAST 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 SAST?
The best time to schedule a call between HKT and SAST 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 SAST.
Is HKT ahead or behind SAST?
HKT (UTC+8) is 6 hours ahead of SAST (UTC+2). HKT corresponds to the IANA time zone Asia/Hong_Kong, while SAST corresponds to Africa/Johannesburg.

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