Does it account for Daylight Saving Time?

Yes, our converter uses the IANA timezone database, which includes all current DST rules for every timezone in the world.

UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) is the primary time standard by which the world regulates clocks. All timezones are defined as offsets from UTC.

Can I compare multiple timezones at once?

Yes, you can add multiple cities or timezones and see the equivalent times side by side.

How many timezones are there in the world?

There are 38 distinct UTC offsets in use, ranging from UTC-12 to UTC+14. This includes half-hour (UTC+5:30 India, UTC+9:30 Australia) and 45-minute offsets (UTC+5:45 Nepal, UTC+8:45 Australia).

What is the International Date Line?

The International Date Line (IDL) runs roughly along the 180° meridian in the Pacific Ocean. When you cross it westward, you gain a day; crossing eastward, you lose a day.

Why do some timezones have 30 or 45 minute offsets?

Countries chose offsets that best matched their solar noon. India uses UTC+5:30 and Nepal uses UTC+5:45 because standard hourly offsets didn't align well with their geography.

Which country has the most timezones?

France has the most (12 timezones) due to overseas territories. Russia spans 11 timezones. The US has 6 (including Hawaii and Alaska).

Hong Kong to PHT

+0h

Hong Kong

HKTSOURCE

Hong Kong · UTC+08:00

HH12

MM00

12:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

PHT

UTC+08:00

HH12

MM00

12:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Quick Reference

Time Conversion Table

Hong Kong

PHT

12:00 AM

2:00 AM

4:00 AM

6:00 AM

8:00 AM

10:00 AM

12:00 PM

2:00 PM

4:00 PM

6:00 PM

8:00 PM

10:00 PM

Green rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)

HKT and PHT on the World Map

The map below highlights the HKT (Hong Kong Time) and PHT (Philippine Time) timezone regions across the globe.

HKT Zone

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PHT Zone

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HKT – Hong Kong Time

UTC+08:00

Hong Kong Time (HKT, UTC+08:00) is the time zone for Hong Kong, 8 hours ahead of UTC.

Countries in HKT

Hong Kong SAR

Major Cities in HKT

Hong KongKowloonTsuen WanSha Tin

Key Facts about HKT

•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.

Daylight Saving:No – UTC+08:00 year-round

Learn more about HKT on Wikipedia

PHT – Philippine Time

UTC+08:00

Philippine Time (PHT, UTC+08:00) is the time zone for the Philippines, 8 hours ahead of UTC.

Countries in PHT

Philippines

Major Cities in PHT

ManilaQuezon CityDavao CityCebu CityZamboanga

Key Facts about PHT

•Philippine Time does not observe daylight saving, so UTC+08:00 is fixed all year.
•PHT shares its offset with China, Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaysia.
•Manila is one of the largest outsourcing hubs in the world.
•The Philippines spans one time zone despite being an archipelago of over 7,600 islands.

Daylight Saving:No – UTC+08:00 year-round

Learn more about PHT on Wikipedia

About Hong Kong

Wikipedia

Hong Kong Time (HKT) is UTC+8 with no daylight saving. As a major financial gateway to China, Hong Kong trading hours overlap with European morning sessions.

Population:7.5 million

Metro:7.5 million

Business Hours:9:00 AM - 6:00 PM HKT

Currency:HKD (HK$)

Stock Exchange:HKEX (Hong Kong Stock Exchange)

Key Landmarks

Victoria PeakTian Tan BuddhaVictoria HarbourStar FerryHong Kong Disneyland

Did You Know?

The city has one of the world's most efficient and affordable public transit systems.

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Understanding the +0h Gap: Hong Kong vs PHT

Hong Kong runs on Hong Kong Standard Time (HKT) at UTC+08:00. PHT runs on Philippine Time (PHT) at UTC+08:00. That puts Hong Kong no time difference PHT — a difference of +0h at the current offsets.

In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Hong Kong it is 9:00 AM in PHT. Midnight in Hong Kong is 12:00 AM in PHT. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.

Hong Kong to PHT time conversion table

Hong Kong (HKT)	PHT (PHT)	Day
12:00 AM	12:00 AM	same day
6:00 AM	6:00 AM	same day
7:00 AM	7:00 AM	same day
8:00 AM	8:00 AM	same day
9:00 AM	9:00 AM	same day
12:00 PM	12:00 PM	same day
3:00 PM	3:00 PM	same day
5:00 PM	5:00 PM	same day
6:00 PM	6:00 PM	same day
9:00 PM	9:00 PM	same day

Why people convert Hong Kong to PHT time

Scheduling a call from Hong Kong to PHT: a 10:00 AM start in Hong Kong lands at 10:00 AM in PHT, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
Finding shared working hours: both Hong Kong and PHT are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM HKT time (9:00 AM–5:00 PM PHT). That is roughly 8 hours of usable overlap.
Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in Hong Kong is 8:00 PM in PHT makes it easy to avoid calling at 3 AM.

Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM HKT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +0h gap is not.
Block 9:00 AM–5:00 PM HKT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Hong Kong and need PHT colleagues present.

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.

About PHT (Philippine Time)

Philippine Time (PHT) is fixed at UTC+08:00 all year. The Philippines has not observed daylight saving time since 1978, apart from a brief trial in 1990. PHT shares its offset with China Standard Time, Hong Kong Time, Singapore Time, Malaysian Time and Australian Western Standard Time, which makes Manila a convenient bridge for scheduling across East and Southeast Asia. As one of the world's largest centres for business process outsourcing, Manila keeps overlapping hours with both Australia and, on early shifts, the United States, and its contact-centre schedules are usually planned around Manila local time.

Best time to call between Hong Kong and PHT

Both Hong Kong and PHT sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–5:00 PM HKT, which is 9:00 AM–5:00 PM PHT. That gives roughly 8 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.

Business hours overlap

Hong Kong and PHT share 8 hours of working-hours overlap (9:00 AM–5:00 PM HKT), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.

Hong Kong is no time difference PHT (HKT UTC+08:00 → PHT UTC+08:00). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–5:00 PM HKT. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.

Learn More About Time

Dive deeper into the fascinating world of timekeeping, time zones, and how they shape our global society:

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History of Timekeeping

From sundials to atomic clocks - 5000 years of measuring time

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How Time Zones Work

UTC, offsets, and why zones don't follow straight lines

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Daylight Saving Time

DST dates, which countries observe it, and the ongoing debate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Hong Kong and PHT?

Hong Kong (HKT, UTC+08:00) is no time difference PHT (PHT, UTC+08:00). The gap is currently +0h.

How do I convert Hong Kong time to PHT time?

Add +0h to Hong Kong local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Hong Kong is 9:00 AM in PHT.

What time is it in PHT right now?

PHT uses PHT at UTC+08:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +0h offset from Hong Kong.

What is the best time to call PHT from Hong Kong?

Call between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM HKT — that maps to 9:00 AM–5:00 PM PHT and keeps both parties inside the working day.

Which is ahead, Hong Kong or PHT?

Hong Kong and PHT are currently on the same clock.

Do Hong Kong and PHT use different time zones?

Hong Kong (Hong Kong) uses HKT at UTC+08:00, while PHT uses PHT at UTC+08:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Hong_Kong and Asia/Manila.

Does daylight saving time affect the Hong Kong–PHT difference?

Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +0h offset between Hong Kong and PHT is fixed all year.

Which other cities share Hong Kong's time zone?

HKT also covers Hong Kong, Kowloon, Tsuen Wan, Sha Tin.

Which countries use HKT, Hong Kong's zone?

HKT is used in Hong Kong SAR.

What is the time difference between Hong Kong and PHT?

PHT is +0h from Hong Kong.

What timezone is Hong Kong in?

Hong Kong Time (HKT) is UTC+8 with no daylight saving. As a major financial gateway to China, Hong Kong trading hours overlap with European morning sessions.

What timezone is PHT in?

PHT operates on its local timezone.

What are the business hours in Hong Kong?

Standard business hours in Hong Kong are 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM HKT.

Which countries use HKT (Hong Kong Time)?

HKT is used in Hong Kong SAR.

Does HKT observe daylight saving time?

No, HKT does not observe daylight saving time and remains at UTC+08:00 year-round.

What are some interesting facts about HKT?

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.

Which cities are in the PHT timezone?

Major cities in the PHT timezone include Manila, Quezon City, Davao City, Cebu City, Zamboanga.

What is the UTC offset for PHT?

Philippine Time (PHT) is at UTC+08:00.

What should I know about the PHT timezone?

Philippine Time does not observe daylight saving, so UTC+08:00 is fixed all year. PHT shares its offset with China, Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaysia.