Convert HKT to GMT Time - Hong Kong to London

Convert Hong Kong Time (HKT) to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT, UTC+0) with our professional time zone converter. Designed for international business meetings between Hong Kong to London, this tool provides real-time conversion, optimal meeting time suggestions, business hours comparison, and 24-hour conversion tables. Features include live clock displays, meeting scheduler, time zone maps, and daylight saving time handling.

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HKT

Hong Kong Time

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GMT

Greenwich Mean Time

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HKT to GMT Time Conversion

Greenwich Mean Time is 8 hours behind Hong Kong Time

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Hong Kong Time to Greenwich Mean Time full day schedule

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12:00 AM 00:00	4:00 PM (previous day) 16:00
1:00 AM 01:00	5:00 PM (previous day) 17:00
2:00 AM 02:00	6:00 PM (previous day) 18:00
3:00 AM 03:00	7:00 PM (previous day) 19:00
4:00 AM 04:00	8:00 PM (previous day) 20:00
5:00 AM 05:00	9:00 PM (previous day) 21:00
6:00 AM 06:00	10:00 PM (previous day) 22:00
7:00 AM 07:00	11:00 PM (previous day) 23:00
8:00 AM 08:00	12:00 AM 00:00
9:00 AM 09:00	1:00 AM 01:00
10:00 AM 10:00	2:00 AM 02:00
11:00 AM 11:00	3:00 AM 03:00
12:00 PM 12:00	4:00 AM 04:00
1:00 PM 13:00	5:00 AM 05:00
2:00 PM 14:00	6:00 AM 06:00
3:00 PM 15:00	7:00 AM 07:00
4:00 PM 16:00	8:00 AM 08:00
5:00 PM 17:00	9:00 AM 09:00
6:00 PM 18:00	10:00 AM 10:00
7:00 PM 19:00	11:00 AM 11:00
8:00 PM 20:00	12:00 PM 12:00
9:00 PM 21:00	1:00 PM 13:00
10:00 PM 22:00	2:00 PM 14:00
11:00 PM 23:00	3:00 PM 15:00

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Best Meeting Times for HKT and GMT

Optimal Collaboration Hours

Best times for HKT ↔ GMT meetings and calls

✅ Business hours overlap available

Recommended Meeting Windows

5:00 PM HKT → 9:00 AM GMT

Perfect for both time zones

6:00 PM HKT → 10:00 AM GMT

Perfect for both time zones

Based on standard business hours (9:00 AM - 6:00 PM) in each time zone

HKT vs GMT Time Zone Details

Technical Information & Comparison

Detailed timezone specifications and regional data

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Hong Kong Time

Source timezone

UTC Offset 8.0h

Code HKT

Region Global

Status ✓ Active

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Greenwich Mean Time

Target timezone

UTC Offset 0.0h

Code GMT

Region Global

Status ✓ Active

Frequently Asked Questions

How many hours ahead is Hong Kong time from GMT?

Hong Kong Time (HKT) is 8 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). This means when it's 12:00 PM (noon) in London (GMT), it's 8:00 PM the same day in Hong Kong.

What's the best time to schedule a meeting between Hong Kong and GMT?

The optimal meeting time is 5:00-6:00 PM HKT which corresponds to 9:00-10:00 AM GMT. This ensures both parties are within normal business hours and maximizes productivity for international calls.

How do I quickly convert HKT to GMT?

Simple formula: HKT - 8 hours = GMT. For example, 3:00 PM HKT becomes 7:00 AM GMT. Remember that subtracting 8 hours might result in the previous day for GMT times.

Does Hong Kong observe daylight saving time?

No, Hong Kong does not observe daylight saving time. HKT remains UTC+8 throughout the year, making time conversions with GMT consistent and predictable year-round.

What time is it in GMT when it's 9 AM in Hong Kong?

When it's 9:00 AM in Hong Kong (HKT), it's 1:00 AM GMT. This demonstrates why morning meetings in Hong Kong typically don't work well with GMT business hours.

Is GMT the same as UTC?

For practical purposes, GMT and UTC are the same (both UTC+0). GMT originally referred to time at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London, while UTC is the modern international time standard used globally.

Why is there an 8-hour difference between HKT and GMT?

The 8-hour difference exists because Hong Kong is located 120 degrees east of the Prime Meridian (Greenwich). Each 15 degrees of longitude represents 1 hour of time difference, so 120° ÷ 15° = 8 hours.

What's the easiest way to remember HKT to GMT conversion?

Memory trick: "Hong Kong is 8 ahead" - simply subtract 8 from Hong Kong time to get GMT. For quick meeting planning, remember "5-6 PM HK = 9-10 AM London" as the ideal business window.