KST — Korea Standard Time
UTC+09:00 · 9 hours ahead of UTC
Details
| Abbreviation | KST |
| Full name | Korea Standard Time |
| UTC offset | UTC+09:00 |
| IANA identifier | Asia/Seoul |
| DST | Not observed |
Countries Using KST
Time Difference from KST
| City | Difference |
|---|---|
| New York | +13h |
| Chicago | +14h |
| Los Angeles | +16h |
| London | +8h |
| Paris | +7h |
| Moscow | +6h |
| Dubai | +5h |
| Mumbai | +3h 30m |
| Bangkok | +2h |
| Shanghai | +1h |
| Tokyo | Same time |
| Sydney | -1h |
| Auckland | -3h |
Using KST in practice
Planning notes for business hours, handoffs, and recurring meetings in this timezone.
Right now
It is currently night in KST, which is near the edge of the workday. Standard business-hour checks should use 9:00 AM-5:00 PM local time.
Best overlap
The best listed workday overlap is with Tokyo: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM KST equals 9:00 AM-5:00 PM there.
Recurring events
This zone has no listed DST shift, which keeps recurring events simpler across the year.
| Market | KST | Their time |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | 9:00 AM-5:00 PM | 9:00 AM-5:00 PM |
| Shanghai | 10:00 AM-5:00 PM | 9:00 AM-4:00 PM |
| Sydney | 9:00 AM-4:00 PM | 10:00 AM-5:00 PM |
| Bangkok | 11:00 AM-5:00 PM | 9:00 AM-3:00 PM |
| Auckland | 9:00 AM-2:00 PM | 12:00 PM-5:00 PM |
| Mumbai | 1:00 PM-5:00 PM | 9:30 AM-1:30 PM |
Convert KST to Other Time Zones
Cities in KST
About KST (Korea Standard Time)
KST (Korea Standard Time) is a time zone with a UTC offset of +09:00, meaning it is 9 hours ahead of UTC. The IANA timezone database identifies it as Asia/Seoul. It is used in 4 countries, including Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea.
KST does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset of +09:00 remains the same throughout the year, which simplifies scheduling with locations in this time zone.
Major cities in KST include Seoul, Busan, and 57 more.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is KST?
KST stands for Korea Standard Time. It is 9 hours ahead of UTC (UTC+09:00). The IANA timezone identifier is Asia/Seoul.
What is the current time in KST?
The current KST time is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. KST is UTC+09:00, which is 9 hours ahead of UTC.
Does KST observe daylight saving time?
No, KST does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset of +09:00 remains constant throughout the year.
What countries use KST?
Countries and regions using KST include Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea.
How do I convert KST to my local time?
Use our time zone converter to convert KST to any other time zone. You can also check the time difference table on this page which shows the offset between KST and 13 major world cities.