HKT to Anchorage
-16hHKT
HKTSOURCEAnchorage
AKDTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
HKT and AKDT on the World Map
The map below highlights the HKT (Hong Kong Time) and AKDT (Alaska Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.
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 – 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.
About Anchorage
WikipediaAnchorage operates on Alaska Time (AKST/AKDT), UTC-9. As a global air cargo hub, Anchorage connects Asian and American markets via polar routes.
Moose occasionally wander through the city streets.
Comparing Time Zones: HKT and Anchorage
HKT runs on Hong Kong Time (HKT) at UTC+08:00. Anchorage runs on Alaska Daylight Time (AKDT) at UTC-08:00, also currently on daylight saving time. That puts HKT 16 hours behind Anchorage — a difference of -16h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in HKT it is 5:00 PM in Anchorage on the previous day. Midnight in HKT is 8:00 AM in Anchorage.Anchorage observes daylight saving time while HKT does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
HKT to Anchorage time conversion table
| HKT (HKT) | Anchorage (AKDT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 8:00 AM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 2:00 PM | previous day |
| 7:00 AM | 3:00 PM | previous day |
| 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM | previous day |
| 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM | previous day |
| 12:00 PM | 8:00 PM | previous day |
| 3:00 PM | 11:00 PM | previous day |
| 5:00 PM | 1:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 2:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 5:00 AM | same day |
Why people convert HKT to Anchorage time
- Scheduling a call from HKT to Anchorage: a 10:00 AM start in HKT lands at 6:00 PM in Anchorage the previous day, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a -16h gap: HKT and Anchorage 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 Anchorage is 5:00 PM in HKT.
- Coordinating a HKT-based team with Anchorage 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 -16h gap is not.
- With a -16h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week HKT takes the early slot, the next week Anchorage does.
- Anchorage: Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026. Any meeting series spanning that date will shift by an hour in local time.
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 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).
Best time to call between HKT and Anchorage
With a -16h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. Anchorage opens at 9:00 AM AKDT, which is 5:00 PM in HKT, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
HKT and Anchorage have no shared working hours because of the -16h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
HKT is 16 hours behind Anchorage (HKT UTC+08:00 → AKDT 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
HKT
Does not observe DST
Anchorage
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-09:00 · DST: UTC-08:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between HKT and Anchorage?
HKT (HKT, UTC+08:00) is 16 hours behind Anchorage (AKDT, UTC-08:00). The gap is currently -16h.
How do I convert HKT time to Anchorage time?
Add -16h to HKT local time. For example, 9:00 AM in HKT is 5:00 PM in Anchorage (previous day).
What time is it in Anchorage right now?
Anchorage uses AKDT at UTC-08:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -16h offset from HKT.
What is the best time to call Anchorage from HKT?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the -16h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in HKT, which is 9:00 PM in Anchorage.
Which is behind, HKT or Anchorage?
HKT is 16 hours behind Anchorage. When it is 12:00 PM in HKT it is 8:00 PM in Anchorage.
Do HKT and Anchorage use different time zones?
HKT uses HKT at UTC+08:00, while Anchorage (USA) uses AKDT at UTC-08:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Hong_Kong and America/Anchorage.
Does daylight saving time affect the HKT–Anchorage difference?
Yes at the moment: Anchorage is on daylight saving time and HKT is not, so the -16h gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.
Which other cities share HKT's time zone?
HKT also covers Hong Kong, Kowloon, Tsuen Wan, Sha Tin.
Which countries use HKT, HKT's zone?
HKT is used in Hong Kong SAR.
Is there a day difference between HKT and Anchorage?
Sometimes. The -16h gap is large enough that 8:00 PM or later in HKT already falls on the in Anchorage.
What is the time difference between HKT and Anchorage?
Anchorage is -16h from HKT.
What timezone is HKT in?
HKT operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is Anchorage in?
Anchorage operates on Alaska Time (AKST/AKDT), UTC-9. As a global air cargo hub, Anchorage connects Asian and American markets via polar routes.
What are the business hours in Anchorage?
Standard business hours in Anchorage are 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM AKST.
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 AKST timezone?
Major cities in the AKST timezone include Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, Sitka, Wasilla.
What is the UTC offset for AKST?
Alaska Standard Time (AKST) is at UTC-09:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to AKDT.
What should I know about the AKST timezone?
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.
When is it midnight in HKT, what time is it in Anchorage?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in HKT (HKT), it is -16h later in Anchorage (AKST).
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