GMT to HKT Time Converter
Use this GMT to HKT time converter to compare United Kingdom and Hong Kong time instantly. HKT is 8 hours ahead of GMT, so 9:00 AM GMT becomes 5:00 PM HKT and 5:00 PM GMT becomes 1:00 AM (next day) HKT. The page is useful for business-hours overlap, international calls, remote-team handoffs, webinars, and travel planning, with daylight saving adjustments handled automatically.
GMT to HKT Quick Facts
Use this GMT to HKT converter to compare United Kingdom and Hong Kong time, check the 8 hours gap, and confirm the right slot for calls, handoffs, and deadlines. Good overlap starts around 9:00 AM GMT / 5:00 PM HKT.
How to Convert GMT to HKT
Converting between Greenwich Mean Time and Hong Kong Time means accounting for a 8 hours gap — here's how to do it in under 10 seconds with no sign-up.
Pick the date and time in Greenwich Mean Time (UTC +0) that you want to convert. Hit "Now" to load the current GMT time instantly, or use "+1h" to step forward and compare.
The equivalent Hong Kong Time (UTC +8) time appears immediately. Since HKT is 8 hours ahead of GMT, most daytime conversions stay on the same calendar day.
Click "Copy Time" to grab the HKT result for your calendar or message. Use "+1d" to check how the conversion shifts across dates — helpful for scheduling recurring Universal–Hong Kong calls.
Why Choose Our GMT to HKT Converter
When someone in Universal suggests 9:00 AM GMT, that's 5:00 PM HKT. This converter shows the overlap so both sides agree on one slot — no back-and-forth.
Late-night GMT times can land on a different date in HKT because of the 8 hours offset. The converter labels "next day" or "previous day" next to the result so you never send a message a day early or miss a deadline.
Daylight Saving adjustments can widen or narrow the GMT–HKT gap by an hour. During transition weeks many people get it wrong. This converter pulls the current UTC offsets automatically, so the result is right even on the changeover day.
Product launches, sports matches, and webinars are often announced in GMT. Convert the event time to HKT so you know exactly when to tune in — with a 8 hours difference, a morning event in Universal falls during work hours in Hong Kong.
GMT to HKT Time Conversion Chart
Quick-reference conversion table covering every hour of the day at a glance.
Greenwich Mean Time to Hong Kong Time full day schedule
| Greenwich Mean Time | Hong Kong Time |
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| 12:00 AM |
8:00 AM
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| 1:00 AM |
9:00 AM
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| 2:00 AM |
10:00 AM
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| 3:00 AM |
11:00 AM
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| 4:00 AM |
12:00 PM
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| 5:00 AM |
1:00 PM
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| 6:00 AM |
2:00 PM
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| 7:00 AM |
3:00 PM
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| 8:00 AM |
4:00 PM
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| 9:00 AM |
5:00 PM
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| 10:00 AM |
6:00 PM
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| 11:00 AM |
7:00 PM
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| 12:00 PM |
8:00 PM
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| 1:00 PM |
9:00 PM
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| 2:00 PM |
10:00 PM
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| 3:00 PM |
11:00 PM
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| 4:00 PM |
12:00 AM
(next day)
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| 5:00 PM |
1:00 AM
(next day)
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| 6:00 PM |
2:00 AM
(next day)
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| 7:00 PM |
3:00 AM
(next day)
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| 8:00 PM |
4:00 AM
(next day)
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| 9:00 PM |
5:00 AM
(next day)
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| 10:00 PM |
6:00 AM
(next day)
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| 11:00 PM |
7:00 AM
(next day)
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Timezone offsets and DST rules verified against the IANA Time Zone Database. Conversion math and business-hour overlap windows double-checked against real-world scheduling scenarios.
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GMT to HKT FAQ
Quick answers about daylight saving time, date changes, business-hour overlap, and the most common scheduling questions between Greenwich Mean Time and Hong Kong Time.
What is the time difference between GMT and HKT?
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