Offset
The time difference between Central Africa Time and Hong Kong Time is 6 hours.
Central Africa Time (CAT) is behind Hong Kong Time (HKT).
CAT: UTC+2
HKT: UTC+8
Neither Central Africa Time nor Hong Kong Time is currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–11 AM in Central Africa Time (3 PM–5 PM in Hong Kong Time).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 10:00 AM Central Africa Time (4:00 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.
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
Central Africa Time is also known as CAT. To call Zambia, dial +260.
Hong Kong Time is also known as HKT. To call Hong Kong, dial +852.
Hong Kong Time is approximately 6,250 miles northeast of Central Africa Time.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| CAT | HKT | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 6:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 am | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 am | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 am | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 am | 10:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 am | 11:00 am | Same day |
| 6:00 am | 12:00 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 1:00 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 2:00 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 3:00 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 4:00 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 5:00 pm | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 6:00 pm | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 7:00 pm | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 8:00 pm | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 9:00 pm | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 10:00 pm | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 11:00 pm | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 12:00 am | +1 day |
| 7:00 pm | 1:00 am | +1 day |
| 8:00 pm | 2:00 am | +1 day |
| 9:00 pm | 3:00 am | +1 day |
| 10:00 pm | 4:00 am | +1 day |
| 11:00 pm | 5:00 am | +1 day |
Daylight saving time
Neither Central Africa 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
- 6:22 AM
- Sunset
- 5:28 PM
- Day length
- 11h 6m
- Sunrise
- 5:40 AM
- Sunset
- 7:06 PM
- Day length
- 13h 26m
Daylight overlap: 6h 44m — 6:22 AM–1:06 PM in Central Africa Time (12:22 PM–7:06 PM in Hong Kong Time). Both locations are in daylight during this window.
Cities in these zones
Cities in Central Africa Time
Cities in Hong Kong Time
Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.
Airports in these zones
Airports in Central Africa Time
- HRE
Airports in Hong Kong Time
- HKG
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am CAT in HKT?
- 9:00 am CAT is 3:00 pm HKT.
- What is 12:00 pm CAT in HKT?
- 12:00 pm CAT is 6:00 pm HKT.
- What is 12:30 pm CAT in HKT?
- 12:30 pm CAT is 6:30 pm HKT.
- What is 2:00 pm CAT in HKT?
- 2:00 pm CAT is 8:00 pm HKT.
- What is 5:00 pm CAT in HKT?
- 5:00 pm CAT is 11:00 pm HKT.
- What is 11:30 pm CAT in HKT?
- 11:30 pm CAT is 5:30 am HKT, the next day.