World Timezones

HKT to IST Converter

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Hong Kong Time12:36 pmFri, Jun 5
Hong Kong TimeHKT
Asia · UTC+8
12:36 pmFri, Jun 5
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India Standard TimeIST
Asia · UTC+5:30
10:06 amFri, Jun 5
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Offset

The time difference between Hong Kong Time and India Standard Time is 2.5 hours.

2.5 hours

Hong Kong Time (HKT) is ahead of India Standard Time (IST).

HKT: UTC+8

IST: UTC+5:30

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

When to schedule

Business-hours overlap: 12 PM–5 PM in Hong Kong Time (9 AM–2 PM in India Standard Time).

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

Suggested time: 2:00 PM Hong Kong Time (11:30 AM India 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

About these zones

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

India Standard Time is also known as IST. To call India, dial +91.

India Standard Time is approximately 2,650 miles west of Hong Kong Time.

Quick reference

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

HKTISTDay
12:00 am9:30 pm-1 day
1:00 am10:30 pm-1 day
2:00 am11:30 pm-1 day
3:00 am12:30 amSame day
4:00 am1:30 amSame day
5:00 am2:30 amSame day
6:00 am3:30 amSame day
7:00 am4:30 amSame day
8:00 am5:30 amSame day
9:00 am6:30 amSame day
10:00 am7:30 amSame day
11:00 am8:30 amSame day
12:00 pm9:30 amSame day
1:00 pm10:30 amSame day
2:00 pm11:30 amSame day
3:00 pm12:30 pmSame day
4:00 pm1:30 pmSame day
5:00 pm2:30 pmSame day
6:00 pm3:30 pmSame day
7:00 pm4:30 pmSame day
8:00 pm5:30 pmSame day
9:00 pm6:30 pmSame day
10:00 pm7:30 pmSame day
11:00 pm8:30 pmSame day

Daylight saving time

Neither Hong Kong Time nor India 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

Hong Kong Time
Sunrise
5:40 AM
Sunset
7:06 PM
Day length
13h 26m
India Standard Time
Sunrise
6:01 AM
Sunset
7:15 PM
Day length
13h 14m

Daylight overlap: 10h 35m — 8:31 AM–7:06 PM in Hong Kong Time (6:01 AM–4:36 PM in India Standard Time). Both locations are in daylight during this window.

Cities in these zones

Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.

Airports in these zones

Airports in Hong Kong Time

  • HKG

Airports in India Standard Time

  • BOM
  • NMI
  • DEL
  • BLR
  • HYD
  • AMD
  • MAA
  • CCU
  • STV
  • PNQ

Related conversions

Common conversions

What is 9:00 am HKT in IST?
9:00 am HKT is 6:30 am IST.
What is 12:00 pm HKT in IST?
12:00 pm HKT is 9:30 am IST.
What is 12:30 pm HKT in IST?
12:30 pm HKT is 10:00 am IST.
What is 2:00 pm HKT in IST?
2:00 pm HKT is 11:30 am IST.
What is 5:00 pm HKT in IST?
5:00 pm HKT is 2:30 pm IST.
What is 11:30 pm HKT in IST?
11:30 pm HKT is 9:00 pm IST.