HKT to CST Converter
Convert Hong Kong Time (HKT) to Central Time (CST).
Right now, Central Time (CDT) is 13 hours behind Hong Kong Time (HKT). (HKT is UTC+8, CDT is UTC-5.)
Common HKT → CST times
HKT to CST conversion table
| Hong Kong Time (HKT) | Central Time (CST) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 11:00 AM (prev. day) |
| 1:00 AM | 12:00 PM (prev. day) |
| 2:00 AM | 1:00 PM (prev. day) |
| 3:00 AM | 2:00 PM (prev. day) |
| 4:00 AM | 3:00 PM (prev. day) |
| 5:00 AM | 4:00 PM (prev. day) |
| 6:00 AM | 5:00 PM (prev. day) |
| 7:00 AM | 6:00 PM (prev. day) |
| 8:00 AM | 7:00 PM (prev. day) |
| 9:00 AM | 8:00 PM (prev. day) |
| 10:00 AM | 9:00 PM (prev. day) |
| 11:00 AM | 10:00 PM (prev. day) |
| 12:00 PM | 11:00 PM (prev. day) |
| 1:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 2:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 3:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 10:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 11:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
Times reflect the current date and update automatically for daylight saving time.
Converting Hong Kong Time to Central Time
Hong Kong Time (HKT) covers Hong Kong, while Central Time (CST) covers Chicago, Dallas, Mexico City. The current offset between them is 13 hours, with CST behind HKT. 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 HKT and CST?
CST (Central Time) is currently 13 hours behind HKT (Hong Kong Time).
Is CST ahead of or behind HKT?
CST is 13 hours behind HKT as of the current date.
What is 9:00 AM HKT in CST?
9:00 AM HKT is 8:00 PM (prev. day) in CST.
Does Hong Kong Time (HKT) observe daylight saving time?
No. Hong Kong Time stays on HKT year-round, so its offset does not change with the seasons.