Germany Time to KST Converter
KST is 8 hours ahead of CET. 9:00 AM CET = 5:00 PM KST.
KST is 8 hours ahead of CET at the moment. To convert Germany Time to KST, add 8 hours to the Germany Time time: 9:00 AM CET = 5:00 PM KST.
Germany Time (Germany time) is used in Germany. KST (Korea Time) is used in South Korea.
Germany Time to KST time conversion table
Germany Time to KST on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| Germany Time | KST | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM CET | 8:00 AM KST | — |
| 1:00 AM CET | 9:00 AM KST | — |
| 2:00 AM CET | 10:00 AM KST | — |
| 3:00 AM CET | 11:00 AM KST | — |
| 4:00 AM CET | 12:00 PM KST | — |
| 5:00 AM CET | 1:00 PM KST | — |
| 6:00 AM CET | 2:00 PM KST | — |
| 7:00 AM CET | 3:00 PM KST | — |
| 8:00 AM CET | 4:00 PM KST | — |
| 9:00 AM CET | 5:00 PM KST | — |
| 10:00 AM CET | 6:00 PM KST | — |
| 11:00 AM CET | 7:00 PM KST | — |
| 12:00 PM CET | 8:00 PM KST | — |
| 1:00 PM CET | 9:00 PM KST | — |
| 2:00 PM CET | 10:00 PM KST | night |
| 3:00 PM CET | 11:00 PM KST | night |
| 4:00 PM CET | 12:00 AM KST | next day |
| 5:00 PM CET | 1:00 AM KST | next day |
| 6:00 PM CET | 2:00 AM KST | next day |
| 7:00 PM CET | 3:00 AM KST | next day |
| 8:00 PM CET | 4:00 AM KST | next day |
| 9:00 PM CET | 5:00 AM KST | next day |
| 10:00 PM CET | 6:00 AM KST | next day |
| 11:00 PM CET | 7:00 AM KST | next day |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert Germany Time to KST
Add 8 hours to the Germany Time time to get KST.
Example: 9:00 AM CET = 5:00 PM KST.
Across midnight: 10:00 PM CET = 6:00 AM KST (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between Germany Time and KST
The time difference between Germany Time and KST is not the same all year, because the two sides change for daylight saving time on different dates. In 2026 it works out like this:
- 1 Jan 2026 – 28 Mar 2026: KST is 8 hours ahead of Germany Time.
- 29 Mar 2026 – 24 Oct 2026: KST is 7 hours ahead of Germany Time.
- 25 Oct 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: KST is 8 hours ahead of Germany Time.
Germany Time and KST during daylight saving time
- Germany Time next changes on 28 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 01:59 local time, from CET (UTC+1) to CEST (UTC+2).
- KST does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+9 all year.
Best time for a meeting between Germany Time and KST
Germany Time and KST have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM CET, which is 3:00 PM KST.
Germany Time to KST FAQ
What is the time difference between Germany Time and KST?
Right now KST is 8 hours ahead of CET. The gap changes 3 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM Germany Time in KST?
9:00 AM CET is 5:00 PM KST.
What is 12 PM (noon) Germany Time in KST?
12:00 PM CET is 8:00 PM KST.
Is KST ahead of or behind Germany Time?
KST is 8 hours ahead of CET, so it is later in KST than in Germany Time.
Does Germany Time change for daylight saving time?
Yes. Germany Time next changes on 28 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from CET to CEST.
Does KST change for daylight saving time?
No. KST stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
What is the best time for a meeting between Germany Time and KST?
Germany Time and KST have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM CET, which is 3:00 PM KST.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.