KST to GST Time Converter
Convert Korea Standard Time to Gulf Standard Time instantly.
Scroll the timeline to check any hour of the day.
Korea Standard Time
KST
5:26
Gulf Standard Time
GST
12:26
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How the KST to GST time difference works
GST is 5 hours behind KST. Korea Standard Time (KST) is the time zone of South Korea. Gulf Standard Time (GST) is the time zone of the United Arab Emirates and Oman. For example, 9:00 AM KST is 4:00 AM GST. Scroll the timeline above to convert any moment, or use the chart below for a quick reference.
Time difference
5 hours
Daylight saving
Neither
KST offset
UTC+9
GST offset
UTC+4
KST to GST conversion chart
| Korea Standard Time (KST) | Gulf Standard Time (GST) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 7:00 PM -1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 8:00 PM -1 day |
| 2:00 AM | 9:00 PM -1 day |
| 3:00 AM | 10:00 PM -1 day |
| 4:00 AM | 11:00 PM -1 day |
| 5:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
Best time to meet
A standard 9 to 5 workday overlaps from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM KST (9:00 AM to 12:00 PM GST). Schedule inside that window to catch both coasts during business hours.
Cities in each time zone
Korea Standard Time (KST)
SeoulBusanIncheonDaeguDaejeon
Gulf Standard Time (GST)
DubaiAbu DhabiSharjahMuscatAl Ain
KST to GST questions
Is GST ahead of or behind KST?
GST is 5 hours behind KST. So 9:00 AM KST is 4:00 AM GST, and 5:00 PM KST is 12:00 PM GST.
What time is it in GST when it is 12:00 PM KST?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) KST in Korea Standard Time, it is 7:00 AM GST in Gulf Standard Time.
How many hours difference is there between KST and GST?
There is a 5 hours difference. Gulf Standard Time (GST) runs 5 hours behind Korea Standard Time (KST).
Do KST and GST observe daylight saving time?
Neither Korea Standard Time nor Gulf Standard Time observes daylight saving time, so the 5 hours difference between them is the same all year.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between KST and GST?
A standard 9-to-5 workday overlaps from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM KST (9:00 AM to 12:00 PM GST). Scheduling inside that window keeps the call during business hours in both Korea Standard Time and Gulf Standard Time.
Which cities use KST and GST?
Korea Standard Time (KST) covers cities such as Seoul, Busan, Incheon, Daegu, Daejeon. Gulf Standard Time (GST) covers cities such as Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Muscat, Al Ain.