World Timezones

GST to HKT Converter

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Gulf Standard Time8:36 amFri, Jun 5
Gulf Standard TimeGST
Middle East · UTC+4
8:36 amFri, Jun 5
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Hong Kong TimeHKT
Asia · UTC+8
12:36 pmFri, Jun 5
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Offset

The time difference between Gulf Standard Time and Hong Kong Time is 4 hours.

4 hours

Gulf Standard Time (GST) is behind Hong Kong Time (HKT).

GST: UTC+4

HKT: UTC+8

Neither Gulf Standard Time nor Hong Kong Time is currently observing daylight saving time.

When to schedule

Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–1 PM in Gulf Standard Time (1 PM–5 PM in Hong Kong Time).

Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.

Suggested time: 11:00 AM Gulf Standard Time (3:00 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

Gulf Standard Time is also known as GST. To call United Arab Emirates, dial +971.

Hong Kong Time is also known as HKT. To call Hong Kong, dial +852.

Hong Kong Time is approximately 3,700 miles east of Gulf Standard Time.

Quick reference

Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.

GSTHKTDay
12:00 am4:00 amSame day
1:00 am5:00 amSame day
2:00 am6:00 amSame day
3:00 am7:00 amSame day
4:00 am8:00 amSame day
5:00 am9:00 amSame day
6:00 am10:00 amSame day
7:00 am11:00 amSame day
8:00 am12:00 pmSame day
9:00 am1:00 pmSame day
10:00 am2:00 pmSame day
11:00 am3:00 pmSame day
12:00 pm4:00 pmSame day
1:00 pm5:00 pmSame day
2:00 pm6:00 pmSame day
3:00 pm7:00 pmSame day
4:00 pm8:00 pmSame day
5:00 pm9:00 pmSame day
6:00 pm10:00 pmSame day
7:00 pm11:00 pmSame day
8:00 pm12:00 am+1 day
9:00 pm1:00 am+1 day
10:00 pm2:00 am+1 day
11:00 pm3:00 am+1 day

Daylight saving time

Neither Gulf Standard 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

Gulf Standard Time
Sunrise
5:29 AM
Sunset
7:07 PM
Day length
13h 38m
Hong Kong Time
Sunrise
5:40 AM
Sunset
7:06 PM
Day length
13h 26m

Daylight overlap: 9h 37m — 5:29 AM–3:06 PM in Gulf Standard Time (9:29 AM–7:06 PM in Hong Kong Time). Both locations are in daylight during this window.

Cities in these zones

Cities in Gulf Standard Time

Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.

Airports in these zones

Airports in Gulf Standard Time

  • DWC
  • DXB
  • SHJ
  • AUH

Airports in Hong Kong Time

  • HKG

Related conversions

Common conversions

What is 9:00 am GST in HKT?
9:00 am GST is 1:00 pm HKT.
What is 12:00 pm GST in HKT?
12:00 pm GST is 4:00 pm HKT.
What is 12:30 pm GST in HKT?
12:30 pm GST is 4:30 pm HKT.
What is 2:00 pm GST in HKT?
2:00 pm GST is 6:00 pm HKT.
What is 5:00 pm GST in HKT?
5:00 pm GST is 9:00 pm HKT.
What is 11:30 pm GST in HKT?
11:30 pm GST is 3:30 am HKT, the next day.