What is KST?
Korea Standard Time — UTC+9
About the KST Timezone
AbbreviationKST
Full nameKorea Standard Time
UTC offsetUTC+9
Daylight saving (DST)No
Cities in the KST Timezone
Seoul
South Korea
UTC+9
Busan
South Korea
UTC+9
Incheon
South Korea
UTC+9
Daegu
South Korea
UTC+9
Gwangju
South Korea
UTC+9
Daejeon
South Korea
UTC+9
Ulsan
South Korea
UTC+9
Suwon
South Korea
UTC+9
Jeonju
South Korea
UTC+9
Changwon
South Korea
UTC+9
Frequently Asked Questions
What timezone is KST?
KST stands for Korea Standard Time. The standard UTC offset is UTC+9.
What cities and countries use KST?
Cities in the KST timezone include: Seoul, Busan, Incheon, Daegu, Gwangju, Daejeon, Ulsan, Suwon. Countries: South Korea.
Does KST observe daylight saving time (DST)?
No, KST (Korea Standard Time) does not observe daylight saving time. The offset stays UTC+9 year-round.
What is the UTC offset of KST?
The standard UTC offset for KST is UTC+9.
How do I convert KST to my local time?
To convert KST to your local time, find your timezone's UTC offset and calculate the difference from UTC+9 (KST's UTC offset). Use our timezone converter for automatic calculations.