Working hours: 09:00–17:00 local. Green = both working.Purple = one side only.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between hkt and aedt?
Hong Kong Time (hkt) is UTC+8 and Australian Eastern Daylight Time (aedt) is UTC+10. The difference between them is 2 hours.
Where is hkt used?
Hong Kong Time (hkt) is used in Hong Kong and surrounding regions. The IANA timezone identifier is Asia/Hong_Kong.
Where is aedt used?
Australian Eastern Daylight Time (aedt) is used in Australia and surrounding regions. The IANA timezone identifier is Australia/Sydney.
How do I convert hkt to aedt?
Use the interactive converter above. Drag the time slider to any hkt time and the aedt equivalent updates instantly. You can also type a time like "3pm" or "15:00" in the input bar.
How far apart are HKT (Hong Kong) and AEDT (Sydney)?
HKT (Hong Kong) is 2 hours behind AEDT (Sydney). At noon in HKT (Hong Kong), your contact in AEDT (Sydney) sees 14:00.
HKT (Hong Kong) is in the Asia/Hong_Kong timezone. AEDT (Sydney) is in Australia/Sydney. The difference is 2 hours.
Daily overlap window
HKT (Hong Kong) and AEDT (Sydney) share 6 hours of overlapping business hours daily — enough for real-time collaboration without anyone joining at odd hours.
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Overlap (6h)
Recommended meeting windows
Both HKT (Hong Kong) and AEDT (Sydney) are in standard hours simultaneously for 6h per day. 3 recommended slots shown below.
09:00 Hong Kong / 11:00 Sydney✓ Both working
10:00 Hong Kong / 12:00 Sydney✓ Both working
11:00 Hong Kong / 13:00 Sydney✓ Both working
Based on standard 09:00–17:00 working hours in each location's local time.
Public holidays for both locations
⚡ Holiday alerts for both locations, double-check schedules before confirming.
HKT (Hong Kong)6 holidays
Jul 1Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Establishment DaySOON
Sep 26Day following the Mid-Autumn Festival
Oct 1National Day
Oct 19Chung Yeung Festival
Dec 25Christmas Day
AEDT (Sydney)7 holidays
Aug 3Picnic Day
Sep 28King's Birthday
Oct 5Labour Day
Oct 5King's Birthday
Nov 3Melbourne Cup
Scheduling between HKT (Hong Kong) and AEDT (Sydney)
HKT (Hong Kong) (Hong Kong) leads AEDT (Sydney) (Australia) by 2 hours. Despite the gap, a 6-hour window of shared business hours each day keeps real-time collaboration practical for both sides.
💡 Scheduling tips for these locations
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09:00–10:00 in HKT (Hong Kong) = 11:00–12:00 in AEDT (Sydney). Both sides are in standard business hours during this window.
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10:00–11:00 in HKT (Hong Kong) = 12:00–13:00 in AEDT (Sydney). Both sides are in standard business hours during this window.
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11:00–12:00 in HKT (Hong Kong) = 13:00–14:00 in AEDT (Sydney). Both sides are in standard business hours during this window.
DST transitions can silently shift your meeting times by an hour. The ClockinSync Chrome Extension tracks these changes automatically so you never get caught off guard.
Use the time slider above to find the exact equivalent time for any moment in HKT (Hong Kong). The input bar accepts natural language like "3pm", "15:30", or "9am Rome" for instant conversions.
