PST to HKT Converter
HKT is 15 hours ahead of PST 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.
HKT to PST insteadTime difference between PST and HKT
HKT is 15 hours ahead of PST for most of the year.
- 2026: HKT is 16 hours ahead of PST from Jan 1 – Mar 7, 2026, Nov 1 – Dec 31, 2026.
- 2027: HKT is 16 hours ahead of PST from Jan 1 – Mar 13, 2027, Nov 7 – Dec 31, 2027.
PST to HKT conversion table
| PST | HKTMost of the year | HKTJan 1 – Mar 7, 2026, Nov 1 – Dec 31, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 12 AM | 3 PM | 4 PM |
| 1 AM | 4 PM | 5 PM |
| 2 AM | 5 PM | 6 PM |
| 3 AM | 6 PM | 7 PM |
| 4 AM | 7 PM | 8 PM |
| 5 AM | 8 PM | 9 PM |
| 6 AM | 9 PM | 10 PM |
| 7 AM | 10 PM | 11 PM |
| 8 AM | 11 PM | 12 AM+1 day |
| 9 AM | 12 AM+1 day | 1 AM+1 day |
| 10 AM | 1 AM+1 day | 2 AM+1 day |
| 11 AM | 2 AM+1 day | 3 AM+1 day |
| 12 PM | 3 AM+1 day | 4 AM+1 day |
| 1 PM | 4 AM+1 day | 5 AM+1 day |
| 2 PM | 5 AM+1 day | 6 AM+1 day |
| 3 PM | 6 AM+1 day | 7 AM+1 day |
| 4 PM | 7 AM+1 day | 8 AM+1 day |
| 5 PM | 8 AM+1 day | 9 AM+1 day |
| 6 PM | 9 AM+1 day | 10 AM+1 day |
| 7 PM | 10 AM+1 day | 11 AM+1 day |
| 8 PM | 11 AM+1 day | 12 PM+1 day |
| 9 PM | 12 PM+1 day | 1 PM+1 day |
| 10 PM | 1 PM+1 day | 2 PM+1 day |
| 11 PM | 2 PM+1 day | 3 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 4 PM – 9 PM PST (7 AM – 12 PM HKT).
Frequently asked questions
What time is it in HKT when it's 9 AM in PST?
12 AM the next day for most of the year. HKT is 15 hours ahead of PST.
How many hours is HKT ahead of PST?
Usually 15 hours. The gap changes for a few weeks a year because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates: 2026: HKT is 16 hours ahead of PST from Jan 1 – Mar 7, 2026, Nov 1 – Dec 31, 2026. 2027: HKT is 16 hours ahead of PST from Jan 1 – Mar 13, 2027, Nov 7 – Dec 31, 2027.
Does PST use daylight saving time?
Yes. Pacific Time is UTC−8 (PST) in January and UTC−7 (PDT) in July. Mar 8, 2026: clocks go forward to UTC−7; Nov 1, 2026: clocks go back to UTC−8.
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 PST 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 4 PM – 9 PM PST (7 AM – 12 PM HKT).