Offset
There is no time difference between Australian Western Time and Hong Kong Time.
Australian Western Time (AWST) is currently the same time as Hong Kong Time (HKT).
AWST: UTC+8
HKT: UTC+8
Neither Australian Western Time nor Hong Kong Time is currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–5 PM in Australian Western Time (9 AM–5 PM in Hong Kong Time).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 1:00 PM Australian Western Time (1:00 PM Hong Kong Time).
Public holidays in 2026
National public holidays can affect availability — a counterpart is likely off work on their own holidays, so it's worth planning meetings and deadlines around them.
Australia
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Australia DayMon, Jan 26
- Good FridayFri, Apr 3
- Easter MondayMon, Apr 6
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
- St. Stephen's DayMon, Dec 28
Hong Kong
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Lunar New YearTue, Feb 17
- Second day of Lunar New YearWed, Feb 18
- Third day of Lunar New YearThu, Feb 19
- Good FridayFri, Apr 3
- Holy SaturdaySat, Apr 4
- Ching Ming FestivalSat, Apr 4
- Easter MondayMon, Apr 6
- Labour DayFri, May 1
- Buddha's BirthdayMon, May 25
- Dragon Boat FestivalFri, Jun 19
- Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Establishment DayWed, Jul 1
- Day following the Mid-Autumn FestivalSat, Sep 26
- National DayThu, Oct 1
- Chung Yeung FestivalMon, Oct 19
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
- Boxing DaySat, Dec 26
About these zones
Australian Western Time is also known as AWST. To call Australia, dial +61.
Hong Kong Time is also known as HKT. To call Hong Kong, dial +852.
Hong Kong Time is approximately 3,750 miles north of Australian Western Time.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| AWST | HKT | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 12:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 am | 1:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 am | 2:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 am | 3:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 am | 4:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 am | 5:00 am | Same day |
| 6:00 am | 6:00 am | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 10:00 am | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 11:00 am | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 12:00 pm | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 1:00 pm | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 2:00 pm | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 3:00 pm | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 4:00 pm | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 5:00 pm | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 6:00 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 pm | 7:00 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 pm | 8:00 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 pm | 9:00 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 pm | 10:00 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 pm | 11:00 pm | Same day |
Daylight saving time
Neither Australian Western Time nor Hong Kong Time observes daylight saving time. The offset between these zones remains constant year-round.
See the daylight saving time page for transition dates across every time zone.
Daylight today
- Sunrise
- 7:11 AM
- Sunset
- 5:20 PM
- Day length
- 10h 9m
- Sunrise
- 5:40 AM
- Sunset
- 7:06 PM
- Day length
- 13h 26m
Daylight overlap: 10h 9m — 7:11 AM–5:20 PM in Australian Western Time (7:11 AM–5:20 PM in Hong Kong Time). Both locations are in daylight during this window.
Cities in these zones
Cities in Australian Western Time
Cities in Hong Kong Time
Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.
Airports in these zones
Airports in Australian Western Time
- PER
Airports in Hong Kong Time
- HKG
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am AWST in HKT?
- 9:00 am AWST is 9:00 am HKT.
- What is 12:00 pm AWST in HKT?
- 12:00 pm AWST is 12:00 pm HKT.
- What is 12:30 pm AWST in HKT?
- 12:30 pm AWST is 12:30 pm HKT.
- What is 2:00 pm AWST in HKT?
- 2:00 pm AWST is 2:00 pm HKT.
- What is 5:00 pm AWST in HKT?
- 5:00 pm AWST is 5:00 pm HKT.
- What is 11:30 pm AWST in HKT?
- 11:30 pm AWST is 11:30 pm HKT.