Hong Kong
Tokyo
Convert HKT to JST
Hong Kong Time to Japan Standard Time — Tokyo is 1 hour ahead of Hong Kong
Quick Facts
Time Difference
+1 hours
HKT Full Name
Hong Kong Time
JST Full Name
Japan Standard Time
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About HKT and JST Time Zones
HKT (Hong Kong Time) is UTC+8 and covers cities like Hong Kong. JST (Japan Standard Time) is UTC+9 and covers cities like Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto.
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Hong Kong (HKT), it's 1:00 PM in Tokyo (JST). The time difference between HKT and JST is 1 hour — Tokyo is ahead of Hong Kong.
With only a 1-hour difference, Hong Kong and Tokyo share nearly a full business day overlap, making scheduling straightforward.
Use our world clock tool to compare Hong Kong and Tokyo with a visual timeline, or browse more timezone conversions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between HKT and JST?
Tokyo (JST) is 1 hour ahead of Hong Kong (HKT). The offset is +1 hours.
Is JST ahead or behind HKT?
JST is 1 hour ahead of HKT. HKT is UTC+8 and JST is UTC+9.
When it's 12:00 PM in Hong Kong, what time is it in Tokyo?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Hong Kong (HKT), it's 1:00 PM in Tokyo (JST).
When it's 5:00 PM in Hong Kong, what time is it in Tokyo?
When it's 5:00 PM in Hong Kong (HKT), it's 6:00 PM in Tokyo (JST).