CET to KST Time Converter
Convert Central European Time to Korea Standard Time instantly.
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Central European Time
CET
10:24
Korea Standard Time
KST
5:24
CET is on daylight savings (CEST), while KST is on standard time (KST) right now.
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How the CET to KST time difference works
KST is 7 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 4:00 PM KST. Scroll the timeline above to convert any moment, or use the chart below for a quick reference.
Time difference
7 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 | 7:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 12:00 AM +1 day |
| 6:00 PM | 1:00 AM +1 day |
| 7:00 PM | 2:00 AM +1 day |
| 8:00 PM | 3:00 AM +1 day |
| 9:00 PM | 4:00 AM +1 day |
| 10:00 PM | 5:00 AM +1 day |
| 11:00 PM | 6:00 AM +1 day |
Best time to meet
A standard 9 to 5 workday overlaps from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM CET (4:00 PM to 5:00 PM KST). Schedule inside that window to catch both coasts during business hours.
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 7 hours ahead of CET. So 9:00 AM CET is 4:00 PM KST, and 5:00 PM CET is 12:00 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 7:00 PM KST in Korea Standard Time.
How many hours difference is there between CET and KST?
There is a 7 hours difference. Korea Standard Time (KST) runs 7 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 overlaps from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM CET (4:00 PM to 5:00 PM KST). Scheduling inside that window keeps the call during business hours in both Central European Time and Korea Standard Time.
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.