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HKT to MSK Converter

MSK is 5 hours behind HKT

Current HKT Time
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Asia/Hong_Kong
Current MSK Time
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Europe/Moscow
Time Diff
5h behind
HKT
UTC+8
MSK
UTC+3
Overlapping hours: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM HKT (3h)

HKT to MSK Conversion Table

Green rows indicate standard business hours (9 AM – 5 PM) in MSK

HKT to MSK time conversion table showing all 24 hours
HKT MSK
12:00 AM 7:00 PM -1d
1:00 AM 8:00 PM -1d
2:00 AM 9:00 PM -1d
3:00 AM 10:00 PM -1d
4:00 AM 11:00 PM -1d
5:00 AM 12:00 AM
6:00 AM 1:00 AM
7:00 AM 2:00 AM
8:00 AM 3:00 AM
9:00 AM 4:00 AM
10:00 AM 5:00 AM
11:00 AM 6:00 AM
12:00 PM 7:00 AM
1:00 PM 8:00 AM
2:00 PM 9:00 AM
3:00 PM 10:00 AM
4:00 PM 11:00 AM
5:00 PM 12:00 PM
6:00 PM 1:00 PM
7:00 PM 2:00 PM
8:00 PM 3:00 PM
9:00 PM 4:00 PM
10:00 PM 5:00 PM
11:00 PM 6:00 PM

Converting Hong Kong Time to Moscow Standard Time

Hong Kong Time (HKT) and Moscow Standard Time (MSK) are separated by a 5 hours time difference. MSK is 5 hours behind HKT. HKT is UTC+8, used in Hong Kong, China, while MSK is UTC+3, used in Russia.

When converting from HKT to MSK, the key reference points to remember are: 9:00 AM HKT equals 4:00 AM MSK, 12:00 PM noon HKT equals 7:00 AM MSK, and 5:00 PM HKT equals 12:00 PM MSK. The conversion table above shows every hour of the day mapped between these two time zones.

Scheduling Across HKT and MSK

For professionals scheduling meetings between HKT and MSK, finding overlapping business hours is essential. Standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in each time zone. Given the 5 hours difference, the window of overlap may be limited. Use the highlighted working hours in the conversion table above to quickly identify suitable meeting times.

Daylight Saving Time Considerations

HKT does not observe Daylight Saving Time, maintaining UTC+8 year-round. MSK does not observe DST, staying at UTC+3 year-round.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between HKT and MSK?
Moscow Standard Time (MSK) is 5 hours behind Hong Kong Time (HKT). When it is 12:00 PM noon in HKT, it is 7:00 AM in MSK.
How do I convert HKT to MSK?
To convert HKT to MSK, subtract 5 hours from the HKT time. For example, 9:00 AM HKT is 4:00 AM MSK. Use the conversion table above for a quick reference of all 24 hours.
Does HKT or MSK observe Daylight Saving Time?
HKT does not observe Daylight Saving Time. MSK does not observe Daylight Saving Time. During DST transitions, the time difference between these zones may change by 1 hour.
What is the best time to schedule a call between HKT and MSK?
The best time to schedule a call between HKT and MSK is during overlapping business hours. If you are in HKT, try scheduling between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM your time, then check the conversion table above to see what that corresponds to in MSK.
Is HKT ahead or behind MSK?
HKT (UTC+8) is 5 hours ahead of MSK (UTC+3). HKT corresponds to the IANA time zone Asia/Hong_Kong, while MSK corresponds to Europe/Moscow.

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