CST to KST Time Converter
Convert Central Time to Korea Standard Time instantly.
Scroll the timeline to check any hour of the day.
Central Time
CST
3:24
Korea Standard Time
KST
5:24
CST is on daylight savings (CDT), while KST is on standard time (KST) right now.
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How the CST to KST time difference works
KST is 14 hours ahead of CST. Central Time (CST) is the US Central time zone. Korea Standard Time (KST) is the time zone of South Korea. For example, 9:00 AM CST is 11:00 PM KST. Scroll the timeline above to convert any moment, or use the chart below for a quick reference.
Time difference
14 hours
Daylight saving
CST only
CST offset
UTC-6
KST offset
UTC+9
CST to KST conversion chart
| Central Time (CST) | Korea Standard Time (KST) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 1:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 2:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 3:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 4:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 8:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 9:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 10:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 11:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 12:00 AM +1 day |
| 11:00 AM | 1:00 AM +1 day |
| 12:00 PM | 2:00 AM +1 day |
| 1:00 PM | 3:00 AM +1 day |
| 2:00 PM | 4:00 AM +1 day |
| 3:00 PM | 5:00 AM +1 day |
| 4:00 PM | 6:00 AM +1 day |
| 5:00 PM | 7:00 AM +1 day |
| 6:00 PM | 8:00 AM +1 day |
| 7:00 PM | 9:00 AM +1 day |
| 8:00 PM | 10:00 AM +1 day |
| 9:00 PM | 11:00 AM +1 day |
| 10:00 PM | 12:00 PM +1 day |
| 11:00 PM | 1:00 PM +1 day |
Cities in each time zone
Central Time (CST)
ChicagoHoustonDallasAustinNew OrleansMinneapolis
Korea Standard Time (KST)
SeoulBusanIncheonDaeguDaejeon
CST to KST questions
Is KST ahead of or behind CST?
KST is 14 hours ahead of CST. So 9:00 AM CST is 11:00 PM KST, and 5:00 PM CST is 7:00 AM KST.
What time is it in KST when it is 12:00 PM CST?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) CST in Central Time, it is 2:00 AM KST in Korea Standard Time.
How many hours difference is there between CST and KST?
There is a 14 hours difference. Korea Standard Time (KST) runs 14 hours ahead of Central Time (CST).
Do CST and KST observe daylight saving time?
Central 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 CST and KST?
A standard 9-to-5 workday in Central 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 CST and KST?
Central Time (CST) covers cities such as Chicago, Houston, Dallas, Austin, New Orleans, Minneapolis. Korea Standard Time (KST) covers cities such as Seoul, Busan, Incheon, Daegu, Daejeon.