Does it handle Daylight Saving Time?

Yes, the tool automatically adjusts for Daylight Saving Time based on the specific date you select, ensuring accurate conversions year-round.

Can I add multiple cities?

Yes, you can add as many cities as you need to the dashboard to compare times across your entire global network simultaneously.

Hong Kong to CDT

-13h

Hong Kong

HKTSOURCE

Hong Kong · UTC+08:00

HH12

MM00

12:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

CDT

UTC-05:00☀ DST active

HH11

MM00

(previous day)23:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Quick Reference

Time Conversion Table

Hong Kong

CDT

12:00 AM

11:00 AM-1

2:00 AM

1:00 PM-1

4:00 AM

3:00 PM-1

6:00 AM

5:00 PM-1

8:00 AM

7:00 PM-1

10:00 AM

9:00 PM-1

12:00 PM

11:00 PM-1

2:00 PM

1:00 AM

4:00 PM

3:00 AM

6:00 PM

5:00 AM

8:00 PM

7:00 AM

10:00 PM

9:00 AM

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

HKT and CDT on the World Map

The map below highlights the HKT (Hong Kong Time) and CDT (Central Daylight Time) timezone regions across the globe.

HKT Zone

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CDT 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

CDT – Central Daylight Time

UTC-05:00

Central Daylight Time (CDT) is the daylight saving offset in the Central Time Zone, 5 hours behind UTC.

Countries in CDT

United States (Central)Canada (Manitoba)

Major Cities in CDT

ChicagoHoustonDallasAustinWinnipegNashville

Key Facts about CDT

•CDT is the same offset as EST (UTC-05:00), which can cause confusion.
•CDT runs from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November.

Daylight Saving:Yes – switches to CST

Learn more about CDT 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.

Learn more about HKT timezone →

Everything You Need to Know About Hong Kong and CDT Time

Hong Kong runs on Hong Kong Standard Time (HKT) at UTC+08:00. CDT runs on Central Daylight Time (CDT) at UTC-05:00. That puts Hong Kong 13 hours behind CDT — a difference of -13h at the current offsets.

In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Hong Kong it is 8:00 PM in CDT on the previous day. Midnight in Hong Kong is 11:00 AM in CDT. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.

Hong Kong to CDT time conversion table

Hong Kong (HKT)	CDT (CDT)	Day
12:00 AM	11:00 AM	previous day
6:00 AM	5:00 PM	previous day
7:00 AM	6:00 PM	previous day
8:00 AM	7:00 PM	previous day
9:00 AM	8:00 PM	previous day
12:00 PM	11:00 PM	previous day
3:00 PM	2:00 AM	same day
5:00 PM	4:00 AM	same day
6:00 PM	5:00 AM	same day
9:00 PM	8:00 AM	same day

Why people convert Hong Kong to CDT time

Scheduling a call from Hong Kong to CDT: a 10:00 AM start in Hong Kong lands at 9:00 PM in CDT the previous day, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
Handling a -13h gap: Hong Kong and CDT have no overlap inside a normal 9-to-5 day, so real-time meetings need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side. 9:00 AM in CDT is 8:00 PM in Hong Kong.
Coordinating a Hong Kong-based team with CDT 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 HKT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -13h gap is not.
With a -13h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week Hong Kong takes the early slot, the next week CDT does.

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 CDT (Central Daylight Time)

Central Daylight Time (CDT) is observed during summer months in the US and Canadian portions of the Central Time Zone. Clocks are moved forward by one hour, aligning with Eastern Standard Time (EST). Most of Mexico and Central America do not observe CDT, staying on CST year-round.

Best time to call between Hong Kong and CDT

With a -13h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. CDT opens at 9:00 AM CDT, which is 8:00 PM in Hong Kong, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.

Business hours overlap

Hong Kong and CDT have no shared working hours because of the -13h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.

Hong Kong is 13 hours behind CDT (HKT UTC+08:00 → CDT UTC-05:00). There is no shared 9-to-5 window, so plan around an early or late slot. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.

🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info

Hong Kong

Does not observe DST

CDT

☀ Currently in DST

Standard: UTC-06:00 · DST: UTC-05:00

Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026

Learn More About Time

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History of Timekeeping

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Hong Kong and CDT?

Hong Kong (HKT, UTC+08:00) is 13 hours behind CDT (CDT, UTC-05:00). The gap is currently -13h.

How do I convert Hong Kong time to CDT time?

Add -13h to Hong Kong local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Hong Kong is 8:00 PM in CDT (previous day).

What time is it in CDT right now?

CDT uses CDT at UTC-05:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -13h offset from Hong Kong.

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

There is no shared working-hours window because of the -13h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in Hong Kong, which is 12:00 AM in CDT.

Which is behind, Hong Kong or CDT?

Hong Kong is 13 hours behind CDT. When it is 12:00 PM in Hong Kong it is 11:00 PM in CDT.

Do Hong Kong and CDT use different time zones?

Hong Kong (Hong Kong) uses HKT at UTC+08:00, while CDT uses CDT at UTC-05:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Hong_Kong and America/Chicago.

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

Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -13h offset between Hong Kong and CDT 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.

Is there a day difference between Hong Kong and CDT?

Sometimes. The -13h gap is large enough that 8:00 PM or later in Hong Kong already falls on the in CDT.

What is the time difference between Hong Kong and CDT?

CDT is -13h 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 CDT in?

CDT 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.