AKST to HKT
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HKTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
AKST and HKT on the World Map
The map below highlights the AKST (Alaska Standard Time) and HKT (Hong Kong Time) timezone regions across the globe.
AKST – Alaska Standard Time
UTC-09:00Alaska Standard Time (AKST) is the time zone for the state of Alaska, 9 hours behind UTC.
- •Alaska is the largest US state by area but has only about 730,000 residents.
- •Anchorage is the most populous city in AKST with about 290,000 people.
- •The Aleutian Islands use HAST instead of AKST.
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.
AKST vs HKT: Offsets, DST and Best Call Times
AKST runs on Alaska Standard Time (AKST) at UTC-09:00. HKT runs on Hong Kong Time (HKT) at UTC+08:00. That puts AKST 17 hours ahead of HKT — a difference of +17h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in AKST it is 2:00 AM in HKT on the next day. Midnight in AKST is 5:00 PM in HKT. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
AKST to HKT time conversion table
| AKST (AKST) | HKT (HKT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 5:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 11:00 PM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 12:00 AM | next day |
| 8:00 AM | 1:00 AM | next day |
| 9:00 AM | 2:00 AM | next day |
| 12:00 PM | 5:00 AM | next day |
| 3:00 PM | 8:00 AM | next day |
| 5:00 PM | 10:00 AM | next day |
| 6:00 PM | 11:00 AM | next day |
| 9:00 PM | 2:00 PM | next day |
Why people convert AKST to HKT time
- Scheduling a call from AKST to HKT: a 10:00 AM start in AKST lands at 3:00 AM in HKT the next day, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a +17h gap: AKST 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 2:00 AM in AKST.
- Watching a live event or market open: AKST viewers need 2:00 AM in HKT to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 7:00 AM if the event is anchored to AKST.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM AKST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +17h gap is not.
- With a +17h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week AKST takes the early slot, the next week HKT does.
About AKST (Alaska Standard Time)
Alaska Standard Time (AKST) is used in nearly all of Alaska. Due to Alaska's vast geographic size, the Aleutian Islands use Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time instead. During summer months, Alaska switches to Alaska Daylight Time (AKDT, UTC-08:00).
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 AKST and HKT
With a +17h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. HKT opens at 9:00 AM HKT, which is 2:00 AM in AKST, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
AKST and HKT have no shared working hours because of the +17h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
AKST is 17 hours ahead of HKT (AKST UTC-09:00 → 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
AKST
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-09:00 · DST: UTC-08:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026
HKT
Does not observe DST
Learn More About Time
Dive deeper into the fascinating world of timekeeping, time zones, and how they shape our global society:
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between AKST and HKT?
AKST (AKST, UTC-09:00) is 17 hours ahead of HKT (HKT, UTC+08:00). The gap is currently +17h.
How do I convert AKST time to HKT time?
Add +17h to AKST local time. For example, 9:00 AM in AKST is 2:00 AM in HKT (next day).
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 +17h offset from AKST.
What is the best time to call HKT from AKST?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the +17h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in AKST, which is 6:00 AM in HKT.
Which is ahead, AKST or HKT?
AKST is 17 hours ahead of HKT. When it is 12:00 PM in AKST it is 5:00 AM in HKT.
Does daylight saving time affect the AKST–HKT difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +17h offset between AKST and HKT is fixed all year.
Which other cities share AKST's time zone?
AKST also covers Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, Sitka, Wasilla.
Which countries use AKST, AKST's zone?
AKST is used in United States (Alaska).
Is there a day difference between AKST and HKT?
Sometimes. The +17h gap is large enough that 8:00 PM or later in AKST already falls on the next day in HKT.
What is the time difference between AKST and HKT?
HKT is +17h from AKST.
What timezone is AKST in?
AKST operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is HKT in?
HKT operates on its local timezone.
Which countries use AKST (Alaska Standard Time)?
AKST is used in United States (Alaska).
Does AKST observe daylight saving time?
Yes, AKST switches to AKDT during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about AKST?
Alaska is the largest US state by area but has only about 730,000 residents. Anchorage is the most populous city in AKST with about 290,000 people.
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 AKST, what time is it in HKT?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in AKST (AKST), it is +17h later in HKT (HKT).
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