Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Korean Standard Time (KST) · UTC+9
KST is in use right now in Korean Time (UTC+9).
KST is 8 hours ahead of CET (Central European 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 06:59 · Sunset 17:32
Daylight 10h 33m · Solar noon 12:15
Time in KST vs major world cities
| City | Local time | Difference from KST |
| New York | Tue | 14 hours behind |
| Los Angeles | Tue | 17 hours behind |
| London | Tue | 9 hours behind |
| Paris | Tue | 8 hours behind |
| Dubai | Tue | 5 hours behind |
| Mumbai | Wed | 3.5 hours behind |
| Singapore | Wed | 1 hour behind |
| Tokyo | Wed | same time |
| Sydney | Wed | 2 hours ahead |
| Johannesburg | Tue | 7 hours behind |
| São Paulo | Tue | 12 hours behind |
| Chicago | Tue | 15 hours behind |
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.
November 2026 calendar for KST
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
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| 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
| 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 |
| 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 |
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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.