Hong Kong Time to Korea Standard Time
Convert times between Hong Kong Time (HKT, UTC+8:00) and Korea Standard Time (KST, UTC+9:00). Korea Standard Time is 1 hour ahead of Hong Kong Time in standard time.
UTC+8:00→UTC+9:00
Live timezone converterUTC Offset Reference
| Timezone | Abbreviation | Standard offset | DST offset | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong Time | HKT | UTC+8:00 | — | Hong Kong |
| Korea Standard Time | KST | UTC+9:00 | — | South Korea |
Standard Time Conversion (HKT → KST)
| Hong Kong Time | Korea Standard Time |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM HKT | 1:00 AM KST |
| 6:00 AM HKT | 7:00 AM KST |
| 9:00 AM HKT | 10:00 AM KST |
| 12:00 PM HKT | 1:00 PM KST |
| 3:00 PM HKT | 4:00 PM KST |
| 6:00 PM HKT | 7:00 PM KST |
| 9:00 PM HKT | 10:00 PM KST |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert HKT to KST?
Add 1 hours to the HKT time to get KST. For example, 9:00 AM HKT = 10:00 AM KST.
What is the current UTC offset for Hong Kong Time?
Hong Kong Time is always UTC+8:00 (HKT) — it does not observe DST.
Is Korea Standard Time ahead or behind Hong Kong Time?
Korea Standard Time is 1 hour ahead of Hong Kong Time in standard time.
When is a good time to schedule a meeting between HKT and KST?
A good overlap window is around 9:00 AM HKT / 10:00 AM KST, which falls within business hours for both timezones.
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