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