KST to NZST Converter
NZDT is 4 hours ahead of KST. 9:00 AM KST = 1:00 PM NZDT.
NZDT is 4 hours ahead of KST at the moment. To convert KST to NZST, add 4 hours to the KST time: 9:00 AM KST = 1:00 PM NZDT.
KST (Korea Time) is used in South Korea. NZST (New Zealand Time) is used in New Zealand.
NZST (New Zealand Standard Time) is not in force right now: New Zealand is currently on NZDT. This page uses whichever name applies on the date you pick, so the numbers below say NZDT.
KST to NZST time conversion table
KST to NZST on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| KST | NZST | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM KST | 4:00 AM NZDT | night |
| 1:00 AM KST | 5:00 AM NZDT | night |
| 2:00 AM KST | 6:00 AM NZDT | — |
| 3:00 AM KST | 7:00 AM NZDT | — |
| 4:00 AM KST | 8:00 AM NZDT | — |
| 5:00 AM KST | 9:00 AM NZDT | — |
| 6:00 AM KST | 10:00 AM NZDT | — |
| 7:00 AM KST | 11:00 AM NZDT | — |
| 8:00 AM KST | 12:00 PM NZDT | — |
| 9:00 AM KST | 1:00 PM NZDT | work hours |
| 10:00 AM KST | 2:00 PM NZDT | work hours |
| 11:00 AM KST | 3:00 PM NZDT | work hours |
| 12:00 PM KST | 4:00 PM NZDT | work hours |
| 1:00 PM KST | 5:00 PM NZDT | — |
| 2:00 PM KST | 6:00 PM NZDT | — |
| 3:00 PM KST | 7:00 PM NZDT | — |
| 4:00 PM KST | 8:00 PM NZDT | — |
| 5:00 PM KST | 9:00 PM NZDT | — |
| 6:00 PM KST | 10:00 PM NZDT | night |
| 7:00 PM KST | 11:00 PM NZDT | night |
| 8:00 PM KST | 12:00 AM NZDT | next day |
| 9:00 PM KST | 1:00 AM NZDT | next day |
| 10:00 PM KST | 2:00 AM NZDT | next day |
| 11:00 PM KST | 3:00 AM NZDT | next day |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert KST to NZST
Add 4 hours to the KST time to get NZST.
Example: 9:00 AM KST = 1:00 PM NZDT.
Across midnight: 10:00 PM KST = 2:00 AM NZDT (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between KST and NZST
The time difference between KST and NZST 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 – 3 Apr 2026: NZST is 4 hours ahead of KST.
- 4 Apr 2026 – 25 Sep 2026: NZST is 3 hours ahead of KST.
- 26 Sep 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: NZST is 4 hours ahead of KST.
KST and NZST during daylight saving time
- KST does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+9 all year.
- NZST next changes on 4 Apr 2027: clocks go back one hour at 02:59 local time, from NZDT (UTC+13) to NZST (UTC+12).
Best time for a meeting between KST and NZST
KST and NZST share 4 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM KST lands between 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM NZDT, inside working hours for both.
KST to NZST FAQ
What is the time difference between KST and NZST?
Right now NZDT is 4 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 NZST?
9:00 AM KST is 1:00 PM NZDT.
What is 12 PM (noon) KST in NZST?
12:00 PM KST is 4:00 PM NZDT.
Is NZST ahead of or behind KST?
NZDT is 4 hours ahead of KST, so it is later in NZST 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 NZST change for daylight saving time?
Yes. NZST next changes on 4 Apr 2027, when clocks go back one hour from NZDT to NZST.
What is the best time for a meeting between KST and NZST?
KST and NZST share 4 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM KST lands between 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM NZDT, inside working hours for both.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.