CST to HKT Converter
Convert Central Time (CST) to Hong Kong Time (HKT).
Right now, Hong Kong Time (HKT) is 13 hours ahead of Central Time (CDT). (CDT is UTC-5, HKT is UTC+8.)
Common CST → HKT times
CST to HKT conversion table
| Central Time (CST) | Hong Kong Time (HKT) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 1:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 2:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 3:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 4:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 8:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 9:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 10:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 11:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 12:00 AM (next day) |
| 12:00 PM | 1:00 AM (next day) |
| 1:00 PM | 2:00 AM (next day) |
| 2:00 PM | 3:00 AM (next day) |
| 3:00 PM | 4:00 AM (next day) |
| 4:00 PM | 5:00 AM (next day) |
| 5:00 PM | 6:00 AM (next day) |
| 6:00 PM | 7:00 AM (next day) |
| 7:00 PM | 8:00 AM (next day) |
| 8:00 PM | 9:00 AM (next day) |
| 9:00 PM | 10:00 AM (next day) |
| 10:00 PM | 11:00 AM (next day) |
| 11:00 PM | 12:00 PM (next day) |
Times reflect the current date and update automatically for daylight saving time.
Converting Central Time to Hong Kong Time
Central Time (CST) covers Chicago, Dallas, Mexico City, while Hong Kong Time (HKT) covers Hong Kong. The current offset between them is 13 hours, with HKT ahead of CST. Because at least one of these zones observes daylight saving time, the exact difference can shift by an hour at certain times of year — this page recalculates automatically so it is always current.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between CST and HKT?
HKT (Hong Kong Time) is currently 13 hours ahead of CST (Central Time).
Is HKT ahead of or behind CST?
HKT is 13 hours ahead of CST as of the current date.
What is 9:00 AM CST in HKT?
9:00 AM CST is 10:00 PM in HKT.
Does Central Time (CST) observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Central Time switches to CDT during daylight saving time, and this converter adjusts the offset automatically. It is currently on CDT.