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Convert HKT to ET

Hong Kong Time (HKT) to Eastern Time (ET)

When it's 12:00 PM HKT, it's 12:00 AM ET

UTC+8 UTC-4 -12 hours

Interactive Converter

Pick any time and date to convert between HKT and ET.

HKT to ET Conversion Table

Full 24-hour comparison. Business hours (9 AM -- 6 PM) are highlighted.

HKT ET
12:00 AM 12:00 PM -1 day
1:00 AM 1:00 PM -1 day
2:00 AM 2:00 PM -1 day
3:00 AM 3:00 PM -1 day
4:00 AM 4:00 PM -1 day
5:00 AM 5:00 PM -1 day
6:00 AM 6:00 PM -1 day
7:00 AM 7:00 PM -1 day
8:00 AM 8:00 PM -1 day
9:00 AM 9:00 PM -1 day
10:00 AM 10:00 PM -1 day
11:00 AM 11:00 PM -1 day
12:00 PM 12:00 AM
1:00 PM 1:00 AM
2:00 PM 2:00 AM
3:00 PM 3:00 AM
4:00 PM 4:00 AM
5:00 PM 5:00 AM
6:00 PM 6:00 AM
7:00 PM 7:00 AM
8:00 PM 8:00 AM
9:00 PM 9:00 AM
10:00 PM 10:00 AM
11:00 PM 11:00 AM

Best Meeting Window

Top meeting times for teams in HKT and ET (9 AM -- 6 PM work hours, 1-hour meeting).

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3a
6a
9a
12p
3p
6p
9p
HKT GMT+8
ET EDT
Overlap
Everyone available
Most available
Some overlap
Outside work hours
1 1:00 AM -- 2:00 AM HKT
HKT: 1:00 AM ET: 1:00 PM

1 of 2 members within working hours. 1 in mid-day range (9 AM–5 PM). Outside work hours for HKT.

5.9 / 10
2 2:00 AM -- 3:00 AM HKT
HKT: 2:00 AM ET: 2:00 PM

1 of 2 members within working hours. 1 in mid-day range (9 AM–5 PM). Outside work hours for HKT.

5.9 / 10
3 1:00 PM -- 2:00 PM HKT
HKT: 1:00 PM ET: 1:00 AM

1 of 2 members within working hours. 1 in mid-day range (9 AM–5 PM). Outside work hours for ET.

5.9 / 10

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Time Difference & DST

ET is 12 hours behind HKT. HKT is at UTC+8 and ET is at UTC-4.

Upcoming DST Transitions:

ET Clocks fall back on November 2, 2026

The conversion table above reflects the current DST state at build time. Use the interactive converter for live, date-specific conversions.

Major Cities

Hong Kong Time (HKT)

  • Hong Kong
  • Kowloon
  • Tsuen Wan

Eastern Time (ET)

  • New York
  • Miami
  • Atlanta

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