All TLDs / .hkt

What is .hkt?

The short answer
.hkt is a brand top-level domain, operated by PCCW-HKT DataCom Services Limited. It's a “dot-brand” registry (ICANN Spec 13) — reserved for the operator's own use, so it isn't open for the public to register. It's live in the official IANA DNS root zone.
Type
Brand (dot-brand)
Registration
Closed (brand)
In DNS root
Yes
Operator
PCCW-HKT DataCom Services Limited

Source: IANA root zone database, checked October 18, 2026.

Is .hkt a real domain extension?

Yes — .hkt is a real top-level domain. It's present in the official IANA DNS root zone, which is the authoritative list of every live TLD on the internet.

Who runs .hkt?

.hkt is operated by PCCW-HKT DataCom Services Limited, per the IANA root database.

What is .hkt used for?

.hkt is a dot-brand registry — it's reserved for PCCW-HKT DataCom Services Limited and isn't used for third-party websites.

Can anyone register a .hkt domain?

No. .hkt is a closed brand registry, so it isn't available for public registration. A registrar search will confirm the current policy for any specific name.