Offset
The time difference between Iran Standard Time and Hong Kong Time is 4.5 hours.
Iran Standard Time (IRST) is behind Hong Kong Time (HKT).
IRST: UTC+3:30
HKT: UTC+8
Neither Iran Standard Time nor Hong Kong Time is currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–1 PM in Iran 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 Iran Standard Time (3:30 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
Iran Standard Time is also known as IRST. To call Iran, dial +98.
Hong Kong Time is also known as HKT. To call Hong Kong, dial +852.
Hong Kong Time is approximately 3,850 miles east of Iran Standard Time.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| IRST | HKT | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 4:30 am | Same day |
| 1:00 am | 5:30 am | Same day |
| 2:00 am | 6:30 am | Same day |
| 3:00 am | 7:30 am | Same day |
| 4:00 am | 8:30 am | Same day |
| 5:00 am | 9:30 am | Same day |
| 6:00 am | 10:30 am | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 11:30 am | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 12:30 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 1:30 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 2:30 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 3:30 pm | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 4:30 pm | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 5:30 pm | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 6:30 pm | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 7:30 pm | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 8:30 pm | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 9:30 pm | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 10:30 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 pm | 11:30 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 pm | 12:30 am | +1 day |
| 9:00 pm | 1:30 am | +1 day |
| 10:00 pm | 2:30 am | +1 day |
| 11:00 pm | 3:30 am | +1 day |
Daylight saving time
Neither Iran 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
- Sunrise
- 4:50 AM
- Sunset
- 7:18 PM
- Day length
- 14h 28m
- Sunrise
- 5:40 AM
- Sunset
- 7:06 PM
- Day length
- 13h 26m
Daylight overlap: 9h 46m — 4:50 AM–2:36 PM in Iran Standard Time (9:20 AM–7:06 PM in Hong Kong Time). Both locations are in daylight during this window.
Cities in these zones
Cities in Hong Kong Time
Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.
Airports in these zones
Airports in Iran Standard Time
- IKA
- THR
- MHD
- IFN
- PYK
- TBZ
Airports in Hong Kong Time
- HKG
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am IRST in HKT?
- 9:00 am IRST is 1:30 pm HKT.
- What is 12:00 pm IRST in HKT?
- 12:00 pm IRST is 4:30 pm HKT.
- What is 12:30 pm IRST in HKT?
- 12:30 pm IRST is 5:00 pm HKT.
- What is 2:00 pm IRST in HKT?
- 2:00 pm IRST is 6:30 pm HKT.
- What is 5:00 pm IRST in HKT?
- 5:00 pm IRST is 9:30 pm HKT.
- What is 11:30 pm IRST in HKT?
- 11:30 pm IRST is 4:00 am HKT, the next day.