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Convert Korea Standard Time to Central European Time instantly.
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Korea Standard Time
KST
10:01
Central European Time
CET
2:01
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How the KST to CET time difference works
CET is 8 hours behind KST. Korea Standard Time (KST) is the time zone of South Korea. Central European Time (CET) is used across much of central and western Europe. For example, 9:00 AM KST is 1:00 AM CET. 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
KST offset
UTC+9
CET offset
UTC+1
KST to CET conversion chart
| Korea Standard Time (KST) | Central European Time (CET) |
|---|---|
| 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
Central European Time (CET)
ParisBerlinMadridRomeAmsterdamWarsaw
KST to CET questions
Is CET ahead of or behind KST?
CET is 8 hours behind KST. So 9:00 AM KST is 1:00 AM CET, and 5:00 PM KST is 9:00 AM CET.
What time is it in CET when it is 12:00 PM KST?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) KST in Korea Standard Time, it is 4:00 AM CET in Central European Time.
How many hours difference is there between KST and CET?
There is a 8 hours difference. Central European Time (CET) runs 8 hours behind Korea Standard Time (KST).
Do KST and CET 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 KST and CET?
A standard 9-to-5 workday in Korea Standard Time and Central European 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 CET?
Korea Standard Time (KST) covers cities such as Seoul, Busan, Incheon, Daegu, Daejeon. Central European Time (CET) covers cities such as Paris, Berlin, Madrid, Rome, Amsterdam, Warsaw.