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.

United Kingdom to HKT

+7h

United Kingdom

BSTSOURCE

UTC+01:00☀ DST active

HH12

MM00

12:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

HKT

UTC+08:00

HH07

MM00

19:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Quick Reference

Time Conversion Table

United Kingdom

HKT

12:00 AM

7:00 AM

2:00 AM

9:00 AM

4:00 AM

11:00 AM

6:00 AM

1:00 PM

8:00 AM

3:00 PM

10:00 AM

5:00 PM

12:00 PM

7:00 PM

2:00 PM

9:00 PM

4:00 PM

11:00 PM

6:00 PM

1:00 AM+1

8:00 PM

3:00 AM+1

10:00 PM

5:00 AM+1

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

BST and HKT on the World Map

The map below highlights the BST (Greenwich Mean Time) and HKT (Hong Kong Time) timezone regions across the globe.

BST Zone

→

HKT Zone

Explore all world timezones interactively →

GMT – Greenwich Mean Time

UTC+00:00

Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is the mean solar time at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London. It is the same as UTC+00:00.

Countries in GMT

United KingdomIrelandIcelandPortugal (mainland)GhanaSenegalMaliMauritaniaGambiaGuineaSierra LeoneLiberiaIvory CoastBurkina FasoMorocco (historically)

Major Cities in GMT

LondonDublinLisbonAccraReykjavikEdinburghCasablancaDakarBamakoAbidjanConakryFreetownMonrovia

Key Facts about GMT

•GMT is based on the Prime Meridian (0° longitude) passing through Greenwich, London.
•The Royal Observatory in Greenwich has been the reference point for GMT since 1884.
•GMT and UTC are often used interchangeably, but UTC is based on atomic clocks.
•Iceland uses GMT year-round and never observes daylight saving time.
•The UK switches from GMT to BST (British Summer Time) in late March each year.

Daylight Saving:Yes – switches to BST

Learn more about GMT on Wikipedia

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

United Kingdom to HKT Time Difference – Complete Guide

United Kingdom runs on British Summer Time (BST) at UTC+01:00, currently observing daylight saving time. HKT runs on Hong Kong Time (HKT) at UTC+08:00. That puts United Kingdom 7 hours ahead of HKT — a difference of +7h at the current offsets.

In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in United Kingdom it is 4:00 PM in HKT. Midnight in United Kingdom is 7:00 AM in HKT.United Kingdom observes daylight saving time while HKT does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.

United Kingdom to HKT time conversion table

United Kingdom (BST)	HKT (HKT)	Day
12:00 AM	7:00 AM	same day
6:00 AM	1:00 PM	same day
7:00 AM	2:00 PM	same day
8:00 AM	3:00 PM	same day
9:00 AM	4:00 PM	same day
12:00 PM	7:00 PM	same day
3:00 PM	10:00 PM	same day
5:00 PM	12:00 AM	next day
6:00 PM	1:00 AM	next day
9:00 PM	4:00 AM	next day

Why people convert United Kingdom to HKT time

Scheduling a call from United Kingdom to HKT: a 10:00 AM start in United Kingdom lands at 5:00 PM in HKT, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
Finding shared working hours: both United Kingdom and HKT are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM BST time (4:00 PM–5:00 PM HKT). That is roughly 1 hours of usable overlap.
Watching a live event or market open: United Kingdom viewers need 4:00 PM in HKT to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 5:00 PM if the event is anchored to United Kingdom.

Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM BST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +7h gap is not.
Block 9:00 AM–10:00 AM BST as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from United Kingdom and need HKT colleagues present.
United Kingdom: Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026. Re-check this page after that date because the offset changes and so does the +7h gap.

About GMT (Greenwich Mean Time)

Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is the clock time at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London, which sits on the Prime Meridian (0° longitude). GMT serves as the reference point from which all other time zones are calculated. The United Kingdom uses GMT during winter months and switches to British Summer Time (BST, UTC+01:00) from late March to late October. Several West African nations use GMT year-round. GMT is often used interchangeably with UTC (Coordinated Universal Time), although technically they are different – UTC is based on atomic clocks while GMT is based on Earth's rotation.

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 United Kingdom and HKT

Both United Kingdom and HKT sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–10:00 AM BST, which is 4:00 PM–5:00 PM HKT. That gives roughly 1 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.

Business hours overlap

United Kingdom and HKT overlap for only 60 minutes (9:00 AM–10:00 AM BST), so meetings have to be booked precisely.

United Kingdom is 7 hours ahead of HKT (BST UTC+01:00 → HKT UTC+08:00). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–10:00 AM BST. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.

🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info

United Kingdom

☀ 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

Dive deeper into the fascinating world of timekeeping, time zones, and how they shape our global society:

⏳

History of Timekeeping

From sundials to atomic clocks - 5000 years of measuring time

🌍

How Time Zones Work

UTC, offsets, and why zones don't follow straight lines

☀️

Daylight Saving Time

DST dates, which countries observe it, and the ongoing debate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between United Kingdom and HKT?

United Kingdom (BST, UTC+01:00) is 7 hours ahead of HKT (HKT, UTC+08:00). The gap is currently +7h.

How do I convert United Kingdom time to HKT time?

Add +7h to United Kingdom local time. For example, 9:00 AM in United Kingdom is 4:00 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 +7h offset from United Kingdom.

What is the best time to call HKT from United Kingdom?

Call between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM BST — that maps to 4:00 PM–5:00 PM HKT and keeps both parties inside the working day.

Which is ahead, United Kingdom or HKT?

United Kingdom is 7 hours ahead of HKT. When it is 12:00 PM in United Kingdom it is 7:00 PM in HKT.

Do United Kingdom and HKT use different time zones?

United Kingdom (United Kingdom) uses BST at UTC+01:00, while HKT uses HKT at UTC+08:00. The IANA identifiers are Europe/London and Asia/Hong_Kong.

Does daylight saving time affect the United Kingdom–HKT difference?

Yes at the moment: United Kingdom is on daylight saving time and HKT is not, so the +7h gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.

Which other cities share United Kingdom's time zone?

BST also covers London, Dublin, Lisbon, Accra, Reykjavik, Edinburgh, Casablanca, Dakar and 5 more.

Which countries use BST, United Kingdom's zone?

BST is used in United Kingdom, Ireland, Iceland, Portugal (mainland), Ghana, Senegal, Mali, Mauritania and 7 more.

Is there a day difference between United Kingdom and HKT?

Not normally. The +7h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.

What is the time difference between United Kingdom and HKT?

HKT is +7h from United Kingdom.

What timezone is United Kingdom in?

United Kingdom operates on its local timezone.

What timezone is HKT in?

HKT operates on its local timezone.

Which countries use GMT (Greenwich Mean Time)?

GMT is used in United Kingdom, Ireland, Iceland, Portugal (mainland), Ghana, Senegal, and 9 more countries.

Does GMT observe daylight saving time?

Yes, GMT switches to BST during summer months.

What are some interesting facts about GMT?

GMT is based on the Prime Meridian (0° longitude) passing through Greenwich, London. The Royal Observatory in Greenwich has been the reference point for GMT since 1884.

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.