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Convert Central European Time to Korea Standard Time instantly.
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Central European Time
CET
2:01
Korea Standard Time
KST
10:01
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How the CET to KST time difference works
KST is 8 hours ahead of CET. Central European Time (CET) is used across much of central and western Europe. Korea Standard Time (KST) is the time zone of South Korea. For example, 9:00 AM CET is 5:00 PM KST. Scroll the timeline above to convert any moment, or use the chart below for a quick reference.
Time difference
8 hours
Daylight saving
CET only
CET offset
UTC+1
KST offset
UTC+9
CET to KST conversion chart
| Central European Time (CET) | Korea Standard Time (KST) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 12:00 AM +1 day |
| 5:00 PM | 1:00 AM +1 day |
| 6:00 PM | 2:00 AM +1 day |
| 7:00 PM | 3:00 AM +1 day |
| 8:00 PM | 4:00 AM +1 day |
| 9:00 PM | 5:00 AM +1 day |
| 10:00 PM | 6:00 AM +1 day |
| 11:00 PM | 7:00 AM +1 day |
Cities in each time zone
Central European Time (CET)
ParisBerlinMadridRomeAmsterdamWarsaw
Korea Standard Time (KST)
SeoulBusanIncheonDaeguDaejeon
CET to KST questions
Is KST ahead of or behind CET?
KST is 8 hours ahead of CET. So 9:00 AM CET is 5:00 PM KST, and 5:00 PM CET is 1:00 AM KST.
What time is it in KST when it is 12:00 PM CET?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) CET in Central European Time, it is 8:00 PM KST in Korea Standard Time.
How many hours difference is there between CET and KST?
There is a 8 hours difference. Korea Standard Time (KST) runs 8 hours ahead of Central European Time (CET).
Do CET and KST observe daylight saving time?
Central European Time observes daylight saving time but Korea Standard Time does not, so the difference between them changes by an hour twice a year.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between CET and KST?
A standard 9-to-5 workday in Central European Time and Korea Standard Time does not overlap, so pick the early morning in the later zone or the late evening in the earlier zone.
Which cities use CET and KST?
Central European Time (CET) covers cities such as Paris, Berlin, Madrid, Rome, Amsterdam, Warsaw. Korea Standard Time (KST) covers cities such as Seoul, Busan, Incheon, Daegu, Daejeon.