Hong Kong to Tokyo — Time Zone Converter
HKT (UTC+8) → JST (UTC+9). Tokyo is 1 hour ahead relative to Hong Kong right now.
Hong Kong
Oct 7, 2026, 7:55 PM
Tokyo
Oct 7, 2026, 8:55 PM
Need the reverse? Tokyo to Hong Kong →
Sample times — HKT to JST
Sample conversions for today; daylight saving applied.
About Hong Kong and TokyoHong Kong vs Tokyo time difference through 2026
The gap stays at Tokyo is 1 hour ahead all year — neither place uses daylight saving time.
Dates (2026) HKT JST Difference Jan 1 – Dec 31 UTC+8 UTC+9 Tokyo is 1 hour ahead
Transition dates are the first full day on the new offset; clocks usually change overnight, between 1:00 and 3:00 local time.
Method & sources
Offsets and daylight-saving dates are computed from the IANA Time Zone Database through the JavaScript Intl API — the same rules your phone and computer use. The year table above was generated from those rules when this page was built; the live converter uses the rules installed in your own browser, so it stays correct if a country changes its clocks.
Page last updated: October 1, 2026
Hong Kong vs Tokyo time difference through 2026
The gap stays at Tokyo is 1 hour ahead all year — neither place uses daylight saving time.
| Dates (2026) | HKT | JST | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 – Dec 31 | UTC+8 | UTC+9 | Tokyo is 1 hour ahead |
Transition dates are the first full day on the new offset; clocks usually change overnight, between 1:00 and 3:00 local time.
Method & sources
Offsets and daylight-saving dates are computed from the IANA Time Zone Database through the JavaScript Intl API — the same rules your phone and computer use. The year table above was generated from those rules when this page was built; the live converter uses the rules installed in your own browser, so it stays correct if a country changes its clocks.
Page last updated: October 1, 2026
Hong Kong to Tokyo adds one hour. A Hong Kong lunchtime call is early afternoon in Japan, well inside both working days.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Hong Kong and Tokyo?
Right now the offset is about 1 hour ahead (from HKT to JST). Daylight saving rules differ by region, so use the converter and table above rather than memorising a single number year-round.
Does daylight saving affect Hong Kong vs Tokyo?
Yes, whenever either region springs forward or falls back, the gap can shift by an hour. This page uses the IANA time-zone database so those transitions are applied automatically.
How do I schedule a meeting across Hong Kong and Japan?
Pick a time in the converter, share both columns with attendees, and avoid early-morning or late-night slots on one side. The sample table lists common business hours in the source zone.
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