WET to HKT
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HKTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
WET and HKT on the World Map
The map below highlights the WET (Western European Time) and HKT (Hong Kong Time) timezone regions across the globe.
WET – Western European Time
UTC+00:00Western European Time (WET) is the time zone for Portugal, Morocco, and the Canary Islands, same as UTC+00:00.
- •Portugal is the only mainland European country in the WET time zone.
- •The Canary Islands are on WET despite being part of Spain (which uses CET).
- •WET is identical to GMT and UTC+00:00.
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.
Everything You Need to Know About WET and HKT Time
WET runs on Western European Time (WET) at UTC+00:00. HKT runs on Hong Kong Time (HKT) at UTC+08:00. That puts WET 8 hours ahead of HKT — a difference of +8h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in WET it is 5:00 PM in HKT. Midnight in WET is 8:00 AM in HKT. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
WET to HKT time conversion table
| WET (WET) | HKT (HKT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 8:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 2:00 PM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 3:00 PM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 8:00 PM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 11:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 1:00 AM | next day |
| 6:00 PM | 2:00 AM | next day |
| 9:00 PM | 5:00 AM | next day |
Why people convert WET to HKT time
- Scheduling a call from WET to HKT: a 10:00 AM start in WET lands at 6:00 PM in HKT, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a +8h gap: WET and HKT 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 HKT is 5:00 PM in WET.
- Watching a live event or market open: WET viewers need 5:00 PM in HKT to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 4:00 PM if the event is anchored to WET.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM WET" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +8h gap is not.
- With a +8h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week WET takes the early slot, the next week HKT does.
About WET (Western European Time)
Western European Time (WET) is used in Portugal, the Canary Islands (Spain), Morocco, and several other locations. It is equivalent to GMT/UTC. During summer, Portugal and the Canary Islands switch to WEST (Western European Summer Time, UTC+01:00).
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 WET and HKT
With a +8h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. HKT opens at 9:00 AM HKT, which is 5:00 PM in WET, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
WET and HKT have no shared working hours because of the +8h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
WET is 8 hours ahead of HKT (WET UTC+00:00 → HKT UTC+08:00). 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
WET
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC+00:00 · DST: UTC+01:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026
HKT
Does not observe DST
Learn More About Time
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between WET and HKT?
WET (WET, UTC+00:00) is 8 hours ahead of HKT (HKT, UTC+08:00). The gap is currently +8h.
How do I convert WET time to HKT time?
Add +8h to WET local time. For example, 9:00 AM in WET is 5:00 PM 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 +8h offset from WET.
What is the best time to call HKT from WET?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the +8h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in WET, which is 9:00 PM in HKT.
Which is ahead, WET or HKT?
WET is 8 hours ahead of HKT. When it is 12:00 PM in WET it is 8:00 PM in HKT.
Does daylight saving time affect the WET–HKT difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +8h offset between WET and HKT is fixed all year.
Which other cities share WET's time zone?
WET also covers Lisbon, Porto, Casablanca, Las Palmas, Funchal, Rabat.
Which countries use WET, WET's zone?
WET is used in Portugal, Spain (Canary Islands), Morocco, Western Sahara.
Is there a day difference between WET and HKT?
Not normally. The +8h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between WET and HKT?
HKT is +8h from WET.
What timezone is WET in?
WET operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is HKT in?
HKT operates on its local timezone.
Which countries use WET (Western European Time)?
WET is used in Portugal, Spain (Canary Islands), Morocco, Western Sahara.
Does WET observe daylight saving time?
Yes, WET switches to WEST during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about WET?
Portugal is the only mainland European country in the WET time zone. The Canary Islands are on WET despite being part of Spain (which uses CET).
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 WET, what time is it in HKT?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in WET (WET), it is +8h later in HKT (HKT).
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