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KST Time Now

Saturday, November 14, 2026
Time zone
Korean Standard Time (KST)
UTC offset
UTC+9
Daylight saving
Not observed
Sunrise / sunset
07:10 / 17:23

KST is in use right now in Korean Time (UTC+9).

KST is 15 hours ahead of CST (Central Standard Time).

KST time zone

Korean Time

Korean Standard Time (KST)

IANA: Asia/Seoul · UTC+9

Daylight saving time in KST

KST does not use daylight saving time. The offset stays UTC+9 all year.

Sunrise and sunset in KST today

Sunrise 07:10 · Sunset 17:23

Daylight 10h 13m · Solar noon 12:16

What time zone is KST in?

KST is on Korean Time (KST, UTC+9). The IANA identifier is Asia/Seoul.

Does KST observe daylight saving time?

No. KST keeps UTC+9 all year, so its time difference with places that do change their clocks shifts by an hour twice a year.

Time in KST vs major world cities

CityLocal timeDifference from KST
New York Fri14 hours behind
Los Angeles Fri17 hours behind
London Sat9 hours behind
Paris Sat8 hours behind
Dubai Sat5 hours behind
Mumbai Sat3.5 hours behind
Singapore Sat1 hour behind
Tokyo Satsame time
Sydney Sat2 hours ahead
Johannesburg Sat7 hours behind
São Paulo Fri12 hours behind
Chicago Fri15 hours behind

November 2026 calendar for KST

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Frequently asked questions about KST

What time zone is KST in?
Korean Time (KST), UTC+9; IANA zone Asia/Seoul.
Does KST have daylight saving time?
No, it stays on UTC+9 all year.