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