CST to HKT Converter

Converting Central Standard Time to Hong Kong Time

Central Standard Time (CST) and Hong Kong Time (HKT) are separated by a 14 hours time difference. HKT is 14 hours ahead of CST. CST is UTC-6, used in United States, Canada, Mexico, while HKT is UTC+8, used in Hong Kong, China.

When converting from CST to HKT, the key reference points to remember are: 9:00 AM CST equals 11:00 PM HKT, 12:00 PM noon CST equals 2:00 AM HKT, and 5:00 PM CST equals 7:00 AM HKT. The conversion table above shows every hour of the day mapped between these two time zones.

Scheduling Across CST and HKT

For professionals scheduling meetings between CST and HKT, finding overlapping business hours is essential. Standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in each time zone. Given the 14 hours difference, the window of overlap may be limited, making early morning or late evening calls necessary for one party. Use the highlighted working hours in the conversion table above to quickly identify suitable meeting times.

Daylight Saving Time Considerations

CST observes Daylight Saving Time, switching to CDT (UTC-5) during summer months. HKT does not observe DST, staying at UTC+8 year-round. During DST transitions, the time difference between these zones may temporarily change by 1 hour. Always verify the current offset during spring and fall transition periods.