KST to BST Time Converter
Convert Korea Standard Time to British Summer Time instantly.
Scroll the timeline to check any hour of the day.
Korea Standard Time
KST
5:24
British Summer Time
BST
9:24
KST is on standard time (KST), while BST is on daylight savings (BST) right now.
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How the KST to BST time difference works
BST is 8 hours behind KST. Korea Standard Time (KST) is the time zone of South Korea. British Summer Time (BST) is the spring-to-autumn daylight time of the United Kingdom. For example, 9:00 AM KST is 1:00 AM BST. Scroll the timeline above to convert any moment, or use the chart below for a quick reference.
Time difference
8 hours
Daylight saving
BST only
KST offset
UTC+9
BST offset
UTC+0
KST to BST conversion chart
| Korea Standard Time (KST) | British Summer Time (BST) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 4:00 PM -1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 5:00 PM -1 day |
| 2:00 AM | 6:00 PM -1 day |
| 3:00 AM | 7:00 PM -1 day |
| 4:00 AM | 8:00 PM -1 day |
| 5:00 AM | 9:00 PM -1 day |
| 6:00 AM | 10:00 PM -1 day |
| 7:00 AM | 11:00 PM -1 day |
| 8:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
Cities in each time zone
Korea Standard Time (KST)
SeoulBusanIncheonDaeguDaejeon
British Summer Time (BST)
LondonManchesterBirminghamGlasgowLiverpoolBristol
KST to BST questions
Is BST ahead of or behind KST?
BST is 8 hours behind KST. So 9:00 AM KST is 1:00 AM BST, and 5:00 PM KST is 9:00 AM BST.
What time is it in BST when it is 12:00 PM KST?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) KST in Korea Standard Time, it is 4:00 AM BST in British Summer Time.
How many hours difference is there between KST and BST?
There is a 8 hours difference. British Summer Time (BST) runs 8 hours behind Korea Standard Time (KST).
Do KST and BST observe daylight saving time?
British Summer 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 KST and BST?
A standard 9-to-5 workday in Korea Standard Time and British Summer Time does not overlap, so pick the early morning in the later zone or the late evening in the earlier zone.
Which cities use KST and BST?
Korea Standard Time (KST) covers cities such as Seoul, Busan, Incheon, Daegu, Daejeon. British Summer Time (BST) covers cities such as London, Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow, Liverpool, Bristol.