Working hours: 09:00–17:00 local. Green = both working.Purple = one side only.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between hkt and sgt?
Hong Kong Time (hkt) is UTC+8 and Singapore Time (sgt) is UTC+8. The difference between them is 0 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 sgt used?
Singapore Time (sgt) is used in Singapore and surrounding regions. The IANA timezone identifier is Asia/Singapore.
How do I convert hkt to sgt?
Use the interactive converter above. Drag the time slider to any hkt time and the sgt equivalent updates instantly. You can also type a time like "3pm" or "15:00" in the input bar.
HKT (Hong Kong) to SGT (Singapore) — exact time difference
HKT (Hong Kong) and SGT (Singapore) are in the same timezone. At noon in HKT (Hong Kong), your contact in SGT (Singapore) sees 12:00.
HKT (Hong Kong) runs on Asia/Hong_Kong; SGT (Singapore) runs on Asia/Singapore. Together they are 0 hours apart.
Working hours overlap
HKT (Hong Kong) and SGT (Singapore) share 8 hours of overlapping business hours daily — enough for real-time collaboration without anyone joining at odd hours.
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HKT (Hong Kong)
SGT (Singapore)
Overlap (8h)
Best call times between these locations
There is a 8-hour daily window where both locations are in business hours. The 3 best slots are listed below.
09:00 Hong Kong / 09:00 Singapore✓ Both working
10:00 Hong Kong / 10:00 Singapore✓ Both working
11:00 Hong Kong / 11:00 Singapore✓ Both working
Working hours defined as 09:00–17:00 local time for each location.
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
SGT (Singapore)3 holidays
Aug 10National Day
Nov 9Deepavali
Dec 25Christmas Day
Scheduling between HKT (Hong Kong) and SGT (Singapore)
HKT (Hong Kong) (Hong Kong) and SGT (Singapore) (Singapore) are 0 hours apart. With a 8-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 09:00–10:00, which corresponds to 09:00–10:00 in SGT (Singapore) — both teams are within working hours.
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If you are in HKT (Hong Kong), aim for 10:00–11:00, which corresponds to 10:00–11:00 in SGT (Singapore) — both teams are within working hours.
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If you are in HKT (Hong Kong), aim for 11:00–12:00, which corresponds to 11:00–12:00 in SGT (Singapore) — 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)".
