Highlighted rows fall within 09:00–18:00 in both places: 1 shared working hour.
How many hours is PST behind HKT?
As abbreviations, HKT is always 16 hours ahead of PST: PST is UTC−8 and HKT is UTC+8. To convert, add 16 hours.
When the PST to HKT time difference changes
For most of the year HKT is 15 hours ahead of PST. From 1 November to 31 December 2026, HKT is 16 hours ahead of PST instead, because the two places change their clocks on different dates. Meetings booked by the usual gap land an hour off in those weeks.
Dates
HKT vs PST
Length
1 November 2026 to 31 December 2026
16 hours ahead
61 days
1 January 2027 to 13 March 2027
16 hours ahead
72 days
14 March 2027 to 6 November 2027
15 hours ahead
238 days
7 November 2027 to 31 December 2027
16 hours ahead
55 days
Best time for a meeting between PST and HKT
When HKT is 15 hours ahead of PST: no shared 09:00 to 17:00 hours; try 17:00 in PST (08:00 in HKT).
When HKT is 16 hours ahead of PST: no shared 09:00 to 17:00 hours; try 17:00 in PST (09:00 in HKT).
Frequently asked questions about PST and HKT time
How many hours ahead is HKT of PST?
HKT (UTC+8) is 16 hours ahead of PST (UTC−8).
Does the time difference between PST and HKT change?
Yes. It is usually 15 hours ahead, but changes when one side moves its clocks: 16 hours ahead from 1 November to 31 December 2026; 16 hours ahead from 1 January to 13 March 2027.