Question 1

What is the time difference between JST and HKT?

Accepted Answer

Hong Kong Time (HKT) is 1 hour behind Japan Standard Time (JST). Use the conversion table above to see the exact time for each hour.

Question 2

How do I convert JST to HKT?

Accepted Answer

To convert JST to HKT, subtract 1 hour from the JST time. For example, 9:00 AM JST is 8:00 AM HKT.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in JST, it's 11:00 AM in HKT. HKT is 1 hour behind JST.

Question 4

How many hours behind is HKT from JST?

Accepted Answer

HKT is 1 hour behind JST. This means when it's 9:00 AM in JST, it's 8:00 AM in HKT.

Question 5

Is HKT ahead or behind JST?

Accepted Answer

HKT is behind JST by 1 hour. Clocks in HKT show an earlier time than JST.

Question 6

Does JST observe daylight saving time?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

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 8

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

Accepted Answer

The best time for a call between JST and HKT 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

Do JST and HKT ever have the same time?

Accepted Answer

No, JST and HKT are always 1 hour apart. Neither timezone observes DST, so the difference is constant year-round.

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

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