AEDT to HKT
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HKTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
AEDT and HKT on the World Map
The map below highlights the AEDT (Australian Eastern Daylight Time) and HKT (Hong Kong Time) timezone regions across the globe.
AEDT – Australian Eastern Daylight Time
UTC+11:00Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT, UTC+11:00) is the daylight saving period in south-eastern Australia, from October to April.
- •AEDT runs from the first Sunday in October to the first Sunday in April.
- •AEDT is one hour ahead of Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST).
- •Queensland does not observe daylight saving, so Brisbane stays on AEST.
- •During AEDT, Sydney is 16 hours ahead of New York and 11 hours ahead of UTC.
HKT – Hong Kong Time
UTC+08:00Hong Kong Time (HKT, UTC+08:00) is the time zone for Hong Kong, 8 hours ahead of UTC.
- •Hong Kong does not observe daylight saving time and has kept UTC+08:00 since 1979.
- •HKT shares its offset with China Standard Time, Singapore Time and Philippine Time.
- •The Hong Kong Stock Exchange opens at 09:30 HKT.
- •Hong Kong Time does not change with the seasons, so its gap to other zones is fixed.
Comparing Time Zones: AEDT and HKT
AEDT runs on Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) at UTC+11:00. HKT runs on Hong Kong Time (HKT) at UTC+08:00. That puts AEDT 3 hours behind HKT — a difference of -3h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in AEDT it is 6:00 AM in HKT. Midnight in AEDT is 9:00 PM in HKT. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
AEDT to HKT time conversion table
| AEDT (AEDT) | HKT (HKT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 9:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 3:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 4:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 5:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 6:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 9:00 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 12:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 2:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 3:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 6:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert AEDT to HKT time
- Scheduling a call from AEDT to HKT: a 10:00 AM start in AEDT lands at 7:00 AM in HKT, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both AEDT and HKT are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM AEDT time (9:00 AM–2:00 PM HKT). That is roughly 5 hours of usable overlap.
- Coordinating a AEDT-based team with HKT contacts: quoting times in the other side's local clock — not your own — removes the single biggest source of missed meetings.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM AEDT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -3h gap is not.
- Block 12:00 PM–5:00 PM AEDT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from AEDT and need HKT colleagues present.
About AEDT (Australian Eastern Daylight Time)
Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) is the daylight saving period in south-eastern Australia, one hour ahead of Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST, UTC+10:00). Because Australia is in the southern hemisphere, AEDT runs through the summer — from the first Sunday in October to the first Sunday in April — which is almost exactly the reverse of the European and North American schedules. New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania and the Australian Capital Territory observe it; Queensland and the Northern Territory do not, so Brisbane stays on AEST year round while Sydney moves to AEDT. During AEDT, Sydney is 11 hours ahead of UTC and 16 hours ahead of New York.
About HKT (Hong Kong Time)
Hong Kong Time (HKT) is fixed at UTC+08:00 all year and does not observe daylight saving time. Hong Kong last used summer time in 1979 and has kept a single offset since. HKT shares the UTC+08:00 offset with China Standard Time, Singapore Time, Malaysian Time, Philippine Time and Australian Western Standard Time, but is listed separately because Hong Kong maintains its own timekeeping authority. As a major financial centre, Hong Kong's trading hours set the rhythm for markets across Asia, opening at 09:30 HKT which is 01:30 in London and 20:30 the previous evening in New York.
Best time to call between AEDT and HKT
Both AEDT and HKT sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 12:00 PM–5:00 PM AEDT, which is 9:00 AM–2:00 PM HKT. That gives roughly 5 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
AEDT and HKT share 5 hours of working-hours overlap (12:00 PM–5:00 PM AEDT), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.
AEDT is 3 hours behind HKT (AEDT UTC+11:00 → HKT UTC+08:00). The shared working window is 12:00 PM–5:00 PM AEDT. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
AEDT
❄ Currently in Standard Time
Standard: UTC+10:00 · DST: UTC+11:00
Clocks spring forward on Sat, Oct 3, 2026
HKT
Does not observe DST
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between AEDT and HKT?
AEDT (AEDT, UTC+11:00) is 3 hours behind HKT (HKT, UTC+08:00). The gap is currently -3h.
How do I convert AEDT time to HKT time?
Add -3h to AEDT local time. For example, 9:00 AM in AEDT is 6:00 AM in HKT.
What time is it in HKT right now?
HKT uses HKT at UTC+08:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -3h offset from AEDT.
What is the best time to call HKT from AEDT?
Call between 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM AEDT — that maps to 9:00 AM–2:00 PM HKT and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is behind, AEDT or HKT?
AEDT is 3 hours behind HKT. When it is 12:00 PM in AEDT it is 9:00 AM in HKT.
Does daylight saving time affect the AEDT–HKT difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -3h offset between AEDT and HKT is fixed all year.
Which other cities share AEDT's time zone?
AEDT also covers Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Hobart, Newcastle.
Which countries use AEDT, AEDT's zone?
AEDT is used in Australia (NSW, Victoria, Tasmania, ACT).
Is there a day difference between AEDT and HKT?
Not normally. The -3h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between AEDT and HKT?
HKT is -3h from AEDT.
What timezone is AEDT in?
AEDT operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is HKT in?
HKT operates on its local timezone.
Which countries use AEDT (Australian Eastern Daylight Time)?
AEDT is used in Australia (NSW, Victoria, Tasmania, ACT).
Does AEDT observe daylight saving time?
Yes, AEDT switches to AEDT during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about AEDT?
AEDT runs from the first Sunday in October to the first Sunday in April. AEDT is one hour ahead of Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST).
Which cities are in the HKT timezone?
Major cities in the HKT timezone include Hong Kong, Kowloon, Tsuen Wan, Sha Tin.
What is the UTC offset for HKT?
Hong Kong Time (HKT) is at UTC+08:00.
What should I know about the HKT timezone?
Hong Kong does not observe daylight saving time and has kept UTC+08:00 since 1979. HKT shares its offset with China Standard Time, Singapore Time and Philippine Time.
When is it midnight in AEDT, what time is it in HKT?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in AEDT (AEDT), it is -3h later in HKT (HKT).
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