Working hours: 09:00–17:00 local. Green = both working.Purple = one side only.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between gst and hkt?
Gulf Standard Time (gst) is UTC+4 and Hong Kong Time (hkt) is UTC+8. The difference between them is 4 hours.
Where is gst used?
Gulf Standard Time (gst) is used in United Arab Emirates and surrounding regions. The IANA timezone identifier is Asia/Dubai.
Where is hkt used?
Hong Kong Time (hkt) is used in Hong Kong and surrounding regions. The IANA timezone identifier is Asia/Hong_Kong.
How do I convert gst to hkt?
Use the interactive converter above. Drag the time slider to any gst time and the hkt equivalent updates instantly. You can also type a time like "3pm" or "15:00" in the input bar.
GST (Dubai) to HKT (Hong Kong) — exact time difference
GST (Dubai) is 4 hours behind HKT (Hong Kong). At noon in GST (Dubai), your contact in HKT (Hong Kong) sees 16:00.
GST (Dubai) runs on Asia/Dubai; HKT (Hong Kong) runs on Asia/Hong_Kong. Together they are 4 hours apart.
Working hours overlap
GST (Dubai) and HKT (Hong Kong) share 4 hours of overlapping business hours daily — enough for real-time collaboration without anyone joining at odd hours.
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GST (Dubai)
HKT (Hong Kong)
Overlap (4h)
Best call times between these locations
There is a 4-hour daily window where both locations are in business hours. The 3 best slots are listed below.
09:00 Dubai / 13:00 Hong Kong✓ Both working
10:00 Dubai / 14:00 Hong Kong✓ Both working
11:00 Dubai / 15:00 Hong Kong✓ Both working
Working hours defined as 09:00–17:00 local time for each location.
Public holidays for both locations
GST (Dubai)
No upcoming public holidays this year.
HKT (Hong Kong)7 holidays
Jun 19Dragon Boat FestivalSOON
Jul 1Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Establishment Day
Sep 26Day following the Mid-Autumn Festival
Oct 1National Day
Oct 19Chung Yeung Festival
Scheduling between GST (Dubai) and HKT (Hong Kong)
GST (Dubai) (United Arab Emirates) and HKT (Hong Kong) (Hong Kong) are 4 hours apart. With a 4-hour daily overlap in standard business hours, both teams can connect in real time without either side stretching beyond their normal workday.
💡 Scheduling tips for these locations
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If you are in GST (Dubai), aim for 09:00–10:00, which corresponds to 13:00–14:00 in HKT (Hong Kong) — both teams are within working hours.
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If you are in GST (Dubai), aim for 10:00–11:00, which corresponds to 14:00–15:00 in HKT (Hong Kong) — both teams are within working hours.
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If you are in GST (Dubai), aim for 11:00–12:00, which corresponds to 15:00–16:00 in HKT (Hong Kong) — both teams are within working hours.
Avoid scheduling mistakes — especially around daylight saving changes. Use the ClockinSync Chrome Extension to instantly verify and compare both time zones directly in your browser, without manual calculations.
Need a specific time? Use the slider or type directly into the input bar — it understands "3pm", "15:30", and location-specific formats like "9am GST (Dubai)".
