Japan Standard Time to Hong Kong Time
Convert times between Japan Standard Time (JST, UTC+9:00) and Hong Kong Time (HKT, UTC+8:00). Hong Kong Time is 1 hour behind Japan Standard Time in standard time.
UTC+9:00→UTC+8:00
Live timezone converterUTC Offset Reference
| Timezone | Abbreviation | Standard offset | DST offset | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japan Standard Time | JST | UTC+9:00 | — | Japan |
| Hong Kong Time | HKT | UTC+8:00 | — | Hong Kong |
Standard Time Conversion (JST → HKT)
| Japan Standard Time | Hong Kong Time |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM JST | 11:00 PM (prev day) HKT |
| 6:00 AM JST | 5:00 AM HKT |
| 9:00 AM JST | 8:00 AM HKT |
| 12:00 PM JST | 11:00 AM HKT |
| 3:00 PM JST | 2:00 PM HKT |
| 6:00 PM JST | 5:00 PM HKT |
| 9:00 PM JST | 8:00 PM HKT |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert JST to HKT?
Add (-1) hours to the JST time to get HKT. For example, 9:00 AM JST = 8:00 AM HKT.
What is the current UTC offset for Japan Standard Time?
Japan Standard Time is always UTC+9:00 (JST) — it does not observe DST.
Is Hong Kong Time ahead or behind Japan Standard Time?
Hong Kong Time is 1 hour behind Japan Standard Time in standard time.
When is a good time to schedule a meeting between JST and HKT?
A good overlap window is around 12:00 PM JST / 11:00 AM HKT, which falls within business hours for both timezones.
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