KST to AEST Converter
AEDT is 2 hours ahead of KST. 9:00 AM KST = 11:00 AM AEDT.
AEDT is 2 hours ahead of KST at the moment. To convert KST to AEST, add 2 hours to the KST time: 9:00 AM KST = 11:00 AM AEDT.
KST (Korea Time) is used in South Korea. AEST (Australian Eastern Time) is used in New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, ACT; Queensland (Brisbane) all year.
Queensland stays on AEST all year. AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time) is not in force right now: New South Wales is currently on AEDT. This page uses whichever name applies on the date you pick, so the numbers below say AEDT.
KST to AEST time conversion table
KST to AEST on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| KST | AEST | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM KST | 2:00 AM AEDT | night |
| 1:00 AM KST | 3:00 AM AEDT | night |
| 2:00 AM KST | 4:00 AM AEDT | night |
| 3:00 AM KST | 5:00 AM AEDT | night |
| 4:00 AM KST | 6:00 AM AEDT | — |
| 5:00 AM KST | 7:00 AM AEDT | — |
| 6:00 AM KST | 8:00 AM AEDT | — |
| 7:00 AM KST | 9:00 AM AEDT | — |
| 8:00 AM KST | 10:00 AM AEDT | — |
| 9:00 AM KST | 11:00 AM AEDT | work hours |
| 10:00 AM KST | 12:00 PM AEDT | work hours |
| 11:00 AM KST | 1:00 PM AEDT | work hours |
| 12:00 PM KST | 2:00 PM AEDT | work hours |
| 1:00 PM KST | 3:00 PM AEDT | work hours |
| 2:00 PM KST | 4:00 PM AEDT | work hours |
| 3:00 PM KST | 5:00 PM AEDT | — |
| 4:00 PM KST | 6:00 PM AEDT | — |
| 5:00 PM KST | 7:00 PM AEDT | — |
| 6:00 PM KST | 8:00 PM AEDT | — |
| 7:00 PM KST | 9:00 PM AEDT | — |
| 8:00 PM KST | 10:00 PM AEDT | night |
| 9:00 PM KST | 11:00 PM AEDT | night |
| 10:00 PM KST | 12:00 AM AEDT | next day |
| 11:00 PM KST | 1:00 AM AEDT | next day |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert KST to AEST
Add 2 hours to the KST time to get AEST.
Example: 9:00 AM KST = 11:00 AM AEDT.
Across midnight: 10:00 PM KST = 12:00 AM AEDT (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between KST and AEST
The time difference between KST and AEST 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 – 4 Apr 2026: AEST is 2 hours ahead of KST.
- 5 Apr 2026 – 3 Oct 2026: AEST is 1 hour ahead of KST.
- 4 Oct 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: AEST is 2 hours ahead of KST.
KST and AEST during daylight saving time
- KST does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+9 all year.
- AEST next changes on 4 Apr 2027: clocks go back one hour at 02:59 local time, from AEDT (UTC+11) to AEST (UTC+10).
Best time for a meeting between KST and AEST
KST and AEST share 6 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM KST lands between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM AEDT, inside working hours for both.
KST to AEST FAQ
What is the time difference between KST and AEST?
Right now AEDT is 2 hours ahead of KST. The gap changes 3 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM KST in AEST?
9:00 AM KST is 11:00 AM AEDT.
What is 12 PM (noon) KST in AEST?
12:00 PM KST is 2:00 PM AEDT.
Is AEST ahead of or behind KST?
AEDT is 2 hours ahead of KST, so it is later in AEST than in KST.
Does KST change for daylight saving time?
No. KST stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
Does AEST change for daylight saving time?
Yes. AEST next changes on 4 Apr 2027, when clocks go back one hour from AEDT to AEST.
What is the best time for a meeting between KST and AEST?
KST and AEST share 6 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM KST lands between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM AEDT, inside working hours for both.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.