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Convert KST to HKT
Korea Standard Time to Hong Kong Time — Hong Kong is 1 hour behind Seoul
Quick Facts
Time Difference
-1 hours
KST Full Name
Korea Standard Time
HKT Full Name
Hong Kong Time
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About KST and HKT Time Zones
KST (Korea Standard Time) is UTC+9 and covers cities like Seoul, Busan, Incheon. HKT (Hong Kong Time) is UTC+8 and covers cities like Hong Kong.
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Seoul (KST), it's 11:00 AM in Hong Kong (HKT). The time difference between KST and HKT is 1 hour — Hong Kong is behind Seoul.
With only a 1-hour difference, Seoul and Hong Kong share nearly a full business day overlap, making scheduling straightforward.
Use our world clock tool to compare Seoul and Hong Kong with a visual timeline, or browse more timezone conversions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between KST and HKT?
Hong Kong (HKT) is 1 hour behind Seoul (KST). The offset is -1 hours.
Is HKT ahead or behind KST?
HKT is 1 hour behind KST. KST is UTC+9 and HKT is UTC+8.
When it's 12:00 PM in Seoul, what time is it in Hong Kong?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Seoul (KST), it's 11:00 AM in Hong Kong (HKT).
When it's 5:00 PM in Seoul, what time is it in Hong Kong?
When it's 5:00 PM in Seoul (KST), it's 4:00 PM in Hong Kong (HKT).