Working hours: 09:00–17:00 local. Green = both working.Purple = one side only.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between hkt and gst?
Hong Kong Time (hkt) is UTC+8 and Gulf Standard Time (gst) is UTC+4. The difference between them is 4 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 gst used?
Gulf Standard Time (gst) is used in United Arab Emirates and surrounding regions. The IANA timezone identifier is Asia/Dubai.
How do I convert hkt to gst?
Use the interactive converter above. Drag the time slider to any hkt time and the gst equivalent updates instantly. You can also type a time like "3pm" or "15:00" in the input bar.
HKT (Hong Kong) to GST (Dubai) — exact time difference
HKT (Hong Kong) is 4 hours ahead of GST (Dubai). At noon in HKT (Hong Kong), your contact in GST (Dubai) sees 08:00.
HKT (Hong Kong) runs on Asia/Hong_Kong; GST (Dubai) runs on Asia/Dubai. Together they are 4 hours apart.
Working hours overlap
HKT (Hong Kong) and GST (Dubai) share 4 hours of overlapping business hours daily — enough for real-time collaboration without anyone joining at odd hours.
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HKT (Hong Kong)
GST (Dubai)
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.
13:00 Hong Kong / 09:00 Dubai✓ Both working
14:00 Hong Kong / 10:00 Dubai✓ Both working
15:00 Hong Kong / 11:00 Dubai✓ Both working
Working hours defined as 09:00–17:00 local time for each location.
Public holidays for both locations
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
GST (Dubai)
No upcoming public holidays this year.
Scheduling between HKT (Hong Kong) and GST (Dubai)
HKT (Hong Kong) (Hong Kong) and GST (Dubai) (United Arab Emirates) 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 HKT (Hong Kong), aim for 13:00–14:00, which corresponds to 09:00–10:00 in GST (Dubai) — both teams are within working hours.
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If you are in HKT (Hong Kong), aim for 14:00–15:00, which corresponds to 10:00–11:00 in GST (Dubai) — both teams are within working hours.
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If you are in HKT (Hong Kong), aim for 15:00–16:00, which corresponds to 11:00–12:00 in GST (Dubai) — 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 HKT (Hong Kong)".
