Offset
There is no time difference between Hong Kong Time and China Standard Time.
Hong Kong Time (HKT) is currently the same time as China Standard Time (CST).
HKT: UTC+8
CST: UTC+8
Neither Hong Kong Time nor China Standard Time is currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–5 PM in Hong Kong Time (9 AM–5 PM in China Standard Time).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 1:00 PM Hong Kong Time (1:00 PM China Standard 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
China
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Chinese New Year (Spring Festival)Tue, Feb 17
- Labour DayFri, May 1
- Dragon Boat FestivalFri, Jun 19
- Mid-Autumn FestivalFri, Sep 25
- National DayThu, Oct 1
About these zones
Hong Kong Time is also known as HKT. To call Hong Kong, dial +852.
China Standard Time is also known as CST. To call China, dial +86.
China Standard Time is approximately 750 miles northeast of Hong Kong Time.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| HKT | CST-CHINA | 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 Hong Kong Time nor China Standard 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
- 5:40 AM
- Sunset
- 7:06 PM
- Day length
- 13h 26m
- Sunrise
- 4:51 AM
- Sunset
- 6:56 PM
- Day length
- 14h 5m
Daylight overlap: 13h 16m — 5:40 AM–6:56 PM in Hong Kong Time (5:40 AM–6:56 PM in China Standard Time). Both locations are in daylight during this window.
Cities in these zones
Cities in Hong Kong Time
Cities in China Standard Time
Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.
Airports in these zones
Airports in Hong Kong Time
- HKG
Airports in China Standard Time
- PVG
- SHA
- PEK
- PKX
- SZX
- CAN
- FUO
- CTU
- TFU
- TSN
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am HKT in CST-CHINA?
- 9:00 am HKT is 9:00 am CST-CHINA.
- What is 12:00 pm HKT in CST-CHINA?
- 12:00 pm HKT is 12:00 pm CST-CHINA.
- What is 12:30 pm HKT in CST-CHINA?
- 12:30 pm HKT is 12:30 pm CST-CHINA.
- What is 2:00 pm HKT in CST-CHINA?
- 2:00 pm HKT is 2:00 pm CST-CHINA.
- What is 5:00 pm HKT in CST-CHINA?
- 5:00 pm HKT is 5:00 pm CST-CHINA.
- What is 11:30 pm HKT in CST-CHINA?
- 11:30 pm HKT is 11:30 pm CST-CHINA.