KST to CST Time Converter
Convert Korea Standard Time to Central Time instantly.
Scroll the timeline to check any hour of the day.
Korea Standard Time
KST
5:24
Central Time
CST
3:24
KST is on standard time (KST), while CST is on daylight savings (CDT) right now.
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How the KST to CST time difference works
CST is 14 hours behind KST. Korea Standard Time (KST) is the time zone of South Korea. Central Time (CST) is the US Central time zone. For example, 9:00 AM KST is 7:00 PM CST. Scroll the timeline above to convert any moment, or use the chart below for a quick reference.
Time difference
14 hours
Daylight saving
CST only
KST offset
UTC+9
CST offset
UTC-6
KST to CST conversion chart
| Korea Standard Time (KST) | Central Time (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
Central Time (CST)
ChicagoHoustonDallasAustinNew OrleansMinneapolis
KST to CST questions
Is CST ahead of or behind KST?
CST is 14 hours behind KST. So 9:00 AM KST is 7:00 PM CST, and 5:00 PM KST is 3:00 AM CST.
What time is it in CST when it is 12:00 PM KST?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) KST in Korea Standard Time, it is 10:00 PM CST in Central Time.
How many hours difference is there between KST and CST?
There is a 14 hours difference. Central Time (CST) runs 14 hours behind Korea Standard Time (KST).
Do KST and CST observe daylight saving time?
Central 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 CST?
A standard 9-to-5 workday in Korea Standard Time and Central 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 CST?
Korea Standard Time (KST) covers cities such as Seoul, Busan, Incheon, Daegu, Daejeon. Central Time (CST) covers cities such as Chicago, Houston, Dallas, Austin, New Orleans, Minneapolis.