KST – Korea Standard Time

UTC+9 • No DST • 2 IANA zones

Time Zone Details

Abbreviation
KST
Full Name
Korea Standard Time
UTC Offset
UTC+9
Daylight Saving
No

IANA Zones: Asia/Seoul, Asia/Pyongyang

Cities in KST (2)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does KST stand for?

KST stands for Korea Standard Time. It is UTC+9 from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).

What is the current time in KST?

The live clock on this page shows the real-time current KST time. It updates every second.

What is the UTC offset for KST?

KST (Korea Standard Time) has an offset of UTC+9 from UTC.

Does KST observe Daylight Saving Time?

No, KST does not observe Daylight Saving Time.

What countries use KST?

Cities in the KST time zone include Seoul, South Korea; Pyongyang, North Korea.

How do I convert KST to my local time?

Use BuddyClock's time converter tools to convert KST to any other time zone. You can also click on the cities listed below to see their local times.

What IANA time zones correspond to KST?

The IANA time zones for KST include: Asia/Seoul, Asia/Pyongyang.

What is the difference between KST and UTC?

KST is 9 hours ahead of UTC.

How many major cities are in the KST zone?

BuddyClock lists 2 major cities in the KST time zone.