HKT to PST time conversion
PST is 16 hours behind HKT.
PST is always UTC-8. Right now most places that use PST are on PDT (UTC-7): PDT is 15 hours behind HKT.
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Choose a date and time
Choose the local time in HKT to convert it to PST on that date.
Skipped clock-change times are unavailable; a repeated time uses its first occurrence.
24-hour conversion chart · HKT → PST
This table converts each hour in HKT to PST on 2026-10-21.
- Working hours
- Outside working hours
- Night hours
| HKT | PST | Shared working hours |
|---|---|---|
| 00:0012:00 AM | 08:008:00 AM -1 day | |
| 01:001:00 AM | 09:009:00 AM -1 day | |
| 02:002:00 AM | 10:0010:00 AM -1 day | |
| 03:003:00 AM | 11:0011:00 AM -1 day | |
| 04:004:00 AM | 12:0012:00 PM -1 day | |
| 05:005:00 AM | 13:001:00 PM -1 day | |
| 06:006:00 AM | 14:002:00 PM -1 day | |
| 07:007:00 AM | 15:003:00 PM -1 day | |
| 08:008:00 AM | 16:004:00 PM -1 day | ✓ |
| 09:009:00 AM | 17:005:00 PM -1 day | ✓ |
| 10:0010:00 AM | 18:006:00 PM -1 day | |
| 11:0011:00 AM | 19:007:00 PM -1 day | |
| 12:0012:00 PM | 20:008:00 PM -1 day | |
| 13:001:00 PM | 21:009:00 PM -1 day | |
| 14:002:00 PM | 22:0010:00 PM -1 day | |
| 15:003:00 PM | 23:0011:00 PM -1 day | |
| 16:004:00 PM | 00:0012:00 AM | |
| 17:005:00 PM | 01:001:00 AM | |
| 18:006:00 PM | 02:002:00 AM | |
| 19:007:00 PM | 03:003:00 AM | |
| 20:008:00 PM | 04:004:00 AM | |
| 21:009:00 PM | 05:005:00 AM | |
| 22:0010:00 PM | 06:006:00 AM | |
| 23:0011:00 PM | 07:007:00 AM |
Quick conversion examples
These examples use HKT (UTC+8) and PST (UTC-8); choosing a date applies the local clock changes.
Conversion formula: PST = HKT − 16h · PDT = HKT − 15h.
| HKT | PST |
|---|---|
| 6:00 AM HKT | = 2:00 PM PST (-1 day) |
| 7:00 AM HKT | = 3:00 PM PST (-1 day) |
| 8:00 AM HKT | = 4:00 PM PST (-1 day) |
| 9:00 AM HKT | = 5:00 PM PST (-1 day) |
| 10:00 AM HKT | = 6:00 PM PST (-1 day) |
| 12:00 PM HKT | = 8:00 PM PST (-1 day) |
| 3:00 PM HKT | = 11:00 PM PST (-1 day) |
| 5:00 PM HKT | = 1:00 AM PST |
| 6:00 PM HKT | = 2:00 AM PST |
| 8:00 PM HKT | = 4:00 AM PST |
Overlapping meeting hours
The 08:00–18:00 working day in HKT and PST overlaps for 2 hours on 2026-10-21.
- Shared working hours
- 08:00–10:00 HKT · 16:00–18:00 PST
Clock changes on both sides, 2026–2028
HKT and PST have the following local clock changes in 2026–2028; all times in the table are local to that side.
| Year | HKT | PST |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | No clock changes; UTC+8 all year. | · 02:00 → 03:00 · 02:00 → 01:00 |
| 2027 | No clock changes; UTC+8 all year. | · 02:00 → 03:00 · 02:00 → 01:00 |
| 2028 | No clock changes; UTC+8 all year. | · 02:00 → 03:00 · 02:00 → 01:00 |
At the start of 2026, PST is 16 hours behind HKT. The difference changes during the following periods.
- From 2026-03-08 18:00 HKT until 2026-11-01 17:00 HKT, PDT is 15 hours behind HKT.
- From 2027-03-14 18:00 HKT until 2027-11-07 17:00 HKT, PDT is 15 hours behind HKT.
- From 2028-03-12 18:00 HKT until 2028-11-05 17:00 HKT, PDT is 15 hours behind HKT.
Frequently asked questions
What time is 9 AM HKT in PST?
9:00 AM HKT = 5:00 PM PST (-1 day), using UTC+8 and UTC-8. Choose a date above for the seasonal local time.
Does the time difference between HKT and PST change during the year?
Yes. During 2026–2028: PST is 16 hours behind HKT; PST is 15 hours behind HKT. The clock-change table gives the dates for both sides.
How do I tell whether it is day or night in PST?
Read the PST clock above: this guide counts 06:00–18:00 local time as daytime and the rest as nighttime, without using sunrise and sunset.
What is the best time to call between HKT and PST?
The shared 08:00–18:00 working window is 08:00–10:00 HKT / 16:00–18:00 PST, a total of 2 hours.
What is the time difference between HKT and PST now?
Right now, PST is 16 hours behind HKT. Conversion formula: PST = HKT − 16h · PDT = HKT − 15h.