South Korea to Hong Kong
-1hSouth Korea
KSTSOURCEHong Kong
HKTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
KST and HKT on the World Map
The map below highlights the KST (Korea Standard Time) and HKT (Hong Kong Time) timezone regions across the globe.
KST – Korea Standard Time
UTC+09:00Korea Standard Time (KST) is the time zone for South Korea, 9 hours ahead of UTC.
- •South Korea does not observe daylight saving time.
- •Seoul is home to Samsung, LG, and Hyundai headquarters.
- •KST is the same offset as JST (UTC+09:00).
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.
About Hong Kong
WikipediaHong 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.
The city has one of the world's most efficient and affordable public transit systems.
South Korea vs Hong Kong: Offsets, DST and Best Call Times
South Korea runs on Korean Standard Time (KST) at UTC+09:00. Hong Kong runs on Hong Kong Standard Time (HKT) at UTC+08:00. That puts South Korea 1 hour behind Hong Kong — a difference of -1h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in South Korea it is 8:00 AM in Hong Kong. Midnight in South Korea is 11:00 PM in Hong Kong. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
South Korea to Hong Kong time conversion table
| South Korea (KST) | Hong Kong (HKT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 11:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 5:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 6:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 7:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 8:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 11:00 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 2:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 4:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 5:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 8:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert South Korea to Hong Kong time
- Scheduling a call from South Korea to Hong Kong: a 10:00 AM start in South Korea lands at 9:00 AM in Hong Kong, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both South Korea and Hong Kong are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM KST time (9:00 AM–4:00 PM HKT). That is roughly 7 hours of usable overlap.
- Coordinating a South Korea-based team with Hong Kong 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 KST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -1h gap is not.
- Block 10:00 AM–5:00 PM KST as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from South Korea and need Hong Kong colleagues present.
About KST (Korea Standard Time)
Korea Standard Time (KST) is the time zone used in South Korea. It shares the same UTC offset as Japan Standard Time but is a distinct time zone. South Korea does not observe daylight saving time. Seoul, the capital, is a major global tech and business hub.
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 South Korea and Hong Kong
Both South Korea and Hong Kong sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 10:00 AM–5:00 PM KST, which is 9:00 AM–4:00 PM HKT. That gives roughly 7 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
South Korea and Hong Kong share 7 hours of working-hours overlap (10:00 AM–5:00 PM KST), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.
South Korea is 1 hour behind Hong Kong (KST UTC+09:00 → HKT UTC+08:00). The shared working window is 10:00 AM–5:00 PM KST. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between South Korea and Hong Kong?
South Korea (KST, UTC+09:00) is 1 hour behind Hong Kong (HKT, UTC+08:00). The gap is currently -1h.
How do I convert South Korea time to Hong Kong time?
Add -1h to South Korea local time. For example, 9:00 AM in South Korea is 8:00 AM in Hong Kong.
What time is it in Hong Kong right now?
Hong Kong 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 -1h offset from South Korea.
What is the best time to call Hong Kong from South Korea?
Call between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM KST — that maps to 9:00 AM–4:00 PM HKT and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is behind, South Korea or Hong Kong?
South Korea is 1 hour behind Hong Kong. When it is 12:00 PM in South Korea it is 11:00 AM in Hong Kong.
Do South Korea and Hong Kong use different time zones?
South Korea (South Korea) uses KST at UTC+09:00, while Hong Kong (Hong Kong) uses HKT at UTC+08:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Seoul and Asia/Hong_Kong.
Does daylight saving time affect the South Korea–Hong Kong difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -1h offset between South Korea and Hong Kong is fixed all year.
Which other cities share South Korea's time zone?
KST also covers Seoul, Busan, Incheon, Daegu, Daejeon, Pyongyang.
Which countries use KST, South Korea's zone?
KST is used in South Korea, North Korea.
Is there a day difference between South Korea and Hong Kong?
Not normally. The -1h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between South Korea and Hong Kong?
Hong Kong is -1h from South Korea.
What timezone is South Korea in?
South Korea operates on its local timezone.
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 are the business hours in Hong Kong?
Standard business hours in Hong Kong are 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM HKT.
Which countries use KST (Korea Standard Time)?
KST is used in South Korea, North Korea.
Does KST observe daylight saving time?
No, KST does not observe daylight saving time and remains at UTC+09:00 year-round.
What are some interesting facts about KST?
South Korea does not observe daylight saving time. Seoul is home to Samsung, LG, and Hyundai headquarters.
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 South Korea, what time is it in Hong Kong?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in South Korea (KST), it is -1h later in Hong Kong (HKT).
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