GST to KST Time Converter
Convert Gulf Standard Time to Korea Standard Time instantly.
Scroll the timeline to check any hour of the day.
Gulf Standard Time
GST
12:26
Korea Standard Time
KST
5:26
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How the GST to KST time difference works
KST is 5 hours ahead of GST. Gulf Standard Time (GST) is the time zone of the United Arab Emirates and Oman. Korea Standard Time (KST) is the time zone of South Korea. For example, 9:00 AM GST is 2:00 PM KST. Scroll the timeline above to convert any moment, or use the chart below for a quick reference.
Time difference
5 hours
Daylight saving
Neither
GST offset
UTC+4
KST offset
UTC+9
GST to KST conversion chart
| Gulf Standard Time (GST) | Korea Standard Time (KST) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 12:00 AM +1 day |
| 8:00 PM | 1:00 AM +1 day |
| 9:00 PM | 2:00 AM +1 day |
| 10:00 PM | 3:00 AM +1 day |
| 11:00 PM | 4:00 AM +1 day |
Best time to meet
A standard 9 to 5 workday overlaps from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM GST (2:00 PM to 5:00 PM KST). Schedule inside that window to catch both coasts during business hours.
Cities in each time zone
Gulf Standard Time (GST)
DubaiAbu DhabiSharjahMuscatAl Ain
Korea Standard Time (KST)
SeoulBusanIncheonDaeguDaejeon
GST to KST questions
Is KST ahead of or behind GST?
KST is 5 hours ahead of GST. So 9:00 AM GST is 2:00 PM KST, and 5:00 PM GST is 10:00 PM KST.
What time is it in KST when it is 12:00 PM GST?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) GST in Gulf Standard Time, it is 5:00 PM KST in Korea Standard Time.
How many hours difference is there between GST and KST?
There is a 5 hours difference. Korea Standard Time (KST) runs 5 hours ahead of Gulf Standard Time (GST).
Do GST and KST observe daylight saving time?
Neither Gulf Standard Time nor Korea Standard Time observes daylight saving time, so the 5 hours difference between them is the same all year.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between GST and KST?
A standard 9-to-5 workday overlaps from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM GST (2:00 PM to 5:00 PM KST). Scheduling inside that window keeps the call during business hours in both Gulf Standard Time and Korea Standard Time.
Which cities use GST and KST?
Gulf Standard Time (GST) covers cities such as Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Muscat, Al Ain. Korea Standard Time (KST) covers cities such as Seoul, Busan, Incheon, Daegu, Daejeon.