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CST to HKT Converter

HKT is 13 hours ahead of CST for most of the year. The gap changes for a few weeks a year because the two places switch to daylight saving time on different dates.

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Time difference between CST and HKT

HKT is 13 hours ahead of CST for most of the year.

  • 2026: HKT is 14 hours ahead of CST from Jan 1 – Mar 7, 2026, Nov 1 – Dec 31, 2026.
  • 2027: HKT is 14 hours ahead of CST from Jan 1 – Mar 13, 2027, Nov 7 – Dec 31, 2027.

CST to HKT conversion table

CSTHKTMost of the yearHKTJan 1 – Mar 7, 2026, Nov 1 – Dec 31, 2026
12 AM1 PM2 PM
1 AM2 PM3 PM
2 AM3 PM4 PM
3 AM4 PM5 PM
4 AM5 PM6 PM
5 AM6 PM7 PM
6 AM7 PM8 PM
7 AM8 PM9 PM
8 AM9 PM10 PM
9 AM10 PM11 PM
10 AM11 PM12 AM+1 day
11 AM12 AM+1 day1 AM+1 day
12 PM1 AM+1 day2 AM+1 day
1 PM2 AM+1 day3 AM+1 day
2 PM3 AM+1 day4 AM+1 day
3 PM4 AM+1 day5 AM+1 day
4 PM5 AM+1 day6 AM+1 day
5 PM6 AM+1 day7 AM+1 day
6 PM7 AM+1 day8 AM+1 day
7 PM8 AM+1 day9 AM+1 day
8 PM9 AM+1 day10 AM+1 day
9 PM10 AM+1 day11 AM+1 day
10 PM11 AM+1 day12 PM+1 day
11 PM12 PM+1 day1 PM+1 day

Best time to meet

A regular 9 AM – 5 PM day doesn't overlap. If one side starts early or stays late (7 AM – 9 PM), you can meet 7 AM – 8 AM CST (8 PM – 9 PM HKT).

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Frequently asked questions

What time is it in HKT when it's 9 AM in CST?

10 PM for most of the year. HKT is 13 hours ahead of CST.

How many hours is HKT ahead of CST?

Usually 13 hours. The gap changes for a few weeks a year because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates: 2026: HKT is 14 hours ahead of CST from Jan 1 – Mar 7, 2026, Nov 1 – Dec 31, 2026. 2027: HKT is 14 hours ahead of CST from Jan 1 – Mar 13, 2027, Nov 7 – Dec 31, 2027.

Does CST use daylight saving time?

Yes. Central Time is UTC−6 (CST) in January and UTC−5 (CDT) in July. Mar 8, 2026: clocks go forward to UTC−5; Nov 1, 2026: clocks go back to UTC−6.

Does HKT use daylight saving time?

No. Hong Kong Time stays at UTC+8 all year.

When is the best time to schedule a meeting between CST and HKT?

A regular 9 AM – 5 PM day doesn't overlap. If one side starts early or stays late (7 AM – 9 PM), you can meet 7 AM – 8 AM CST (8 PM – 9 PM HKT).

Which CST does this page use?

Here CST means US Central Time (UTC−6, CDT UTC−5 in summer), not China Standard Time. For China, see the Beijing pages.

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