Question 1

What is the time difference between HKT and PST?

Accepted Answer

Pacific Standard Time (PST) is 16 hours behind Hong Kong Time (HKT). Use the conversion table above to see the exact time for each hour.

Question 2

How do I convert HKT to PST?

Accepted Answer

To convert HKT to PST, subtract 16 hours from the HKT time. For example, 9:00 AM HKT is 5:00 PM PST.

Question 3

What time is it in PST when it's noon in HKT?

Accepted Answer

When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in HKT, it's 8:00 PM in PST. PST is 16 hours behind HKT.

Question 4

How many hours behind is PST from HKT?

Accepted Answer

PST is 16 hours behind HKT. This means when it's 9:00 AM in HKT, it's 5:00 PM in PST.

Question 5

Is PST ahead or behind HKT?

Accepted Answer

PST is behind HKT by 16 hours. Clocks in PST show an earlier time than HKT.

Question 6

Does HKT observe daylight saving time?

Accepted Answer

No, Hong Kong Time does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset remains the same year-round.

Question 7

Does PST observe daylight saving time?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Pacific Standard Time observes daylight saving time. During DST, the abbreviation changes to PDT and clocks move forward by one hour.

Question 8

What is the best time to call from HKT to PST?

Accepted Answer

The best time for a call between HKT and PST is during overlapping business hours (9 AM – 5 PM) in both timezones. Check the color-coded conversion table above — green hours indicate business hours in both zones.

Question 9

When does daylight saving time change in PST?

Accepted Answer

Daylight saving time transitions vary by year and region. Pacific Standard Time observes DST, which typically shifts clocks forward by one hour in spring and back in fall. During DST transitions, the time difference between HKT and PST may temporarily change. Check our DST change calendar for exact dates.

Question 10

Do HKT and PST ever have the same time?

Accepted Answer

No, HKT and PST never show the same time. However, because PST observes daylight saving time and HKT does not, the time difference between them changes by one hour during DST transitions.

Hong Kong Time (HKT)	Period	Pacific Standard Time (PST)	Period
12:00 AM	Night	8:00 AM-1d	Morning
1:00 AM	Night	9:00 AM-1d	Business
2:00 AM	Night	10:00 AM-1d	Business
3:00 AM	Night	11:00 AM-1d	Business
4:00 AM	Night	12:00 PM-1d	Business
5:00 AM	Night	1:00 PM-1d	Business
6:00 AM	Morning	2:00 PM-1d	Business
7:00 AM	Morning	3:00 PM-1d	Business
8:00 AM	Morning	4:00 PM-1d	Business
9:00 AM	Business	5:00 PM-1d	Business
10:00 AM	Business	6:00 PM-1d	Evening
11:00 AM	Business	7:00 PM-1d	Evening
12:00 PM	Business	8:00 PM-1d	Evening
1:00 PM	Business	9:00 PM-1d	Evening
2:00 PM	Business	10:00 PM-1d	Evening
3:00 PM	Business	11:00 PM-1d	Evening
4:00 PM	Business	12:00 AM	Night
5:00 PM	Business	1:00 AM	Night
6:00 PM	Evening	2:00 AM	Night
7:00 PM	Evening	3:00 AM	Night
8:00 PM	Evening	4:00 AM	Night
9:00 PM	Evening	5:00 AM	Night
10:00 PM	Evening	6:00 AM	Morning
11:00 PM	Evening	7:00 AM	Morning

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