KST to Chicago Time Converter
Convert Korea Standard Time to Chicago instantly.
Scroll the timeline to check any hour of the day.
Korea Standard Time
KST
5:26
Chicago
CST
3:26
KST is on standard time (KST), while Chicago is on daylight savings (CDT) right now.
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How the KST to Chicago time difference works
Chicago is 14 hours behind KST. Korea Standard Time (KST) is the time zone of South Korea. Chicago (CST) is a city in United States. For example, 9:00 AM KST is 7:00 PM Chicago. Scroll the timeline above to convert any moment, or use the chart below for a quick reference.
Time difference
14 hours
Daylight saving
Chicago only
KST offset
UTC+9
Chicago offset
UTC-6
KST to Chicago conversion chart
| Korea Standard Time (KST) | Chicago (CST) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 10:00 AM -1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 11:00 AM -1 day |
| 2:00 AM | 12:00 PM -1 day |
| 3:00 AM | 1:00 PM -1 day |
| 4:00 AM | 2:00 PM -1 day |
| 5:00 AM | 3:00 PM -1 day |
| 6:00 AM | 4:00 PM -1 day |
| 7:00 AM | 5:00 PM -1 day |
| 8:00 AM | 6:00 PM -1 day |
| 9:00 AM | 7:00 PM -1 day |
| 10:00 AM | 8:00 PM -1 day |
| 11:00 AM | 9:00 PM -1 day |
| 12:00 PM | 10:00 PM -1 day |
| 1:00 PM | 11:00 PM -1 day |
| 2:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 2:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 3:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 10:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 11:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
Cities in each time zone
Korea Standard Time (KST)
SeoulBusanIncheonDaeguDaejeon
Chicago (CST)
HoustonDallasAustinSan AntonioFort WorthLincoln (Nebraska)
KST to Chicago questions
Is Chicago ahead of or behind KST?
Chicago is 14 hours behind KST. So 9:00 AM KST is 7:00 PM Chicago, and 5:00 PM KST is 3:00 AM Chicago.
What time is it in Chicago when it is 12:00 PM KST?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) KST in Korea Standard Time, it is 10:00 PM Chicago in Chicago.
How many hours difference is there between KST and Chicago?
There is a 14 hours difference. Chicago (CST) runs 14 hours behind Korea Standard Time (KST).
Do KST and Chicago observe daylight saving time?
Chicago 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 Chicago?
A standard 9-to-5 workday in Korea Standard Time and Chicago 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 Chicago?
Korea Standard Time (KST) covers cities such as Seoul, Busan, Incheon, Daegu, Daejeon. Chicago (CST) covers cities such as Houston, Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, Fort Worth, Lincoln (Nebraska).