KST to IST Time Converter
Convert Korea Standard Time to India Standard Time instantly.
Scroll the timeline to check any hour of the day.
Korea Standard Time
KST
5:24
India Standard Time
IST
1:54
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How the KST to IST time difference works
IST is 3 hours 30 minutes behind KST. Korea Standard Time (KST) is the time zone of South Korea. India Standard Time (IST) is the time zone of India and Sri Lanka. For example, 9:00 AM KST is 5:30 AM IST. Scroll the timeline above to convert any moment, or use the chart below for a quick reference.
Time difference
3 hours 30 minutes
Daylight saving
Neither
KST offset
UTC+9
IST offset
UTC+5:30
KST to IST conversion chart
| Korea Standard Time (KST) | India Standard Time (IST) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 8:30 PM -1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 9:30 PM -1 day |
| 2:00 AM | 10:30 PM -1 day |
| 3:00 AM | 11:30 PM -1 day |
| 4:00 AM | 12:30 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 1:30 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 2:30 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 3:30 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 4:30 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 5:30 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 6:30 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 7:30 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 8:30 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 9:30 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 10:30 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 11:30 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 12:30 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 1:30 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 2:30 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 3:30 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 4:30 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 5:30 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 6:30 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 7:30 PM |
Best time to meet
A standard 9 to 5 workday overlaps from 12:30 PM to 5:00 PM KST (9:00 AM to 1:30 PM IST). Schedule inside that window to catch both coasts during business hours.
Cities in each time zone
Korea Standard Time (KST)
SeoulBusanIncheonDaeguDaejeon
India Standard Time (IST)
MumbaiDelhiBengaluruKolkataChennaiHyderabad
KST to IST questions
Is IST ahead of or behind KST?
IST is 3 hours 30 minutes behind KST. So 9:00 AM KST is 5:30 AM IST, and 5:00 PM KST is 1:30 PM IST.
What time is it in IST when it is 12:00 PM KST?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) KST in Korea Standard Time, it is 8:30 AM IST in India Standard Time.
How many hours difference is there between KST and IST?
There is a 3 hours 30 minutes difference. India Standard Time (IST) runs 3 hours 30 minutes behind Korea Standard Time (KST).
Do KST and IST observe daylight saving time?
Neither Korea Standard Time nor India Standard Time observes daylight saving time, so the 3 hours 30 minutes difference between them is the same all year.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between KST and IST?
A standard 9-to-5 workday overlaps from 12:30 PM to 5:00 PM KST (9:00 AM to 1:30 PM IST). Scheduling inside that window keeps the call during business hours in both Korea Standard Time and India Standard Time.
Which cities use KST and IST?
Korea Standard Time (KST) covers cities such as Seoul, Busan, Incheon, Daegu, Daejeon. India Standard Time (IST) covers cities such as Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad.