MSK to KST Converter
KST is 6 hours ahead of MSK. 9:00 AM MSK = 3:00 PM KST.
KST is 6 hours ahead of MSK. To convert MSK to KST, add 6 hours to the MSK time: 9:00 AM MSK = 3:00 PM KST.
MSK (Moscow Time) is used in Moscow, St Petersburg and western Russia; Belarus. KST (Korea Time) is used in South Korea.
MSK to KST time conversion table
MSK to KST on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| MSK | KST | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM MSK | 6:00 AM KST | — |
| 1:00 AM MSK | 7:00 AM KST | — |
| 2:00 AM MSK | 8:00 AM KST | — |
| 3:00 AM MSK | 9:00 AM KST | — |
| 4:00 AM MSK | 10:00 AM KST | — |
| 5:00 AM MSK | 11:00 AM KST | — |
| 6:00 AM MSK | 12:00 PM KST | — |
| 7:00 AM MSK | 1:00 PM KST | — |
| 8:00 AM MSK | 2:00 PM KST | — |
| 9:00 AM MSK | 3:00 PM KST | work hours |
| 10:00 AM MSK | 4:00 PM KST | work hours |
| 11:00 AM MSK | 5:00 PM KST | — |
| 12:00 PM MSK | 6:00 PM KST | — |
| 1:00 PM MSK | 7:00 PM KST | — |
| 2:00 PM MSK | 8:00 PM KST | — |
| 3:00 PM MSK | 9:00 PM KST | — |
| 4:00 PM MSK | 10:00 PM KST | night |
| 5:00 PM MSK | 11:00 PM KST | night |
| 6:00 PM MSK | 12:00 AM KST | next day |
| 7:00 PM MSK | 1:00 AM KST | next day |
| 8:00 PM MSK | 2:00 AM KST | next day |
| 9:00 PM MSK | 3:00 AM KST | next day |
| 10:00 PM MSK | 4:00 AM KST | next day |
| 11:00 PM MSK | 5:00 AM KST | next day |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert MSK to KST
Add 6 hours to the MSK time to get KST.
Example: 9:00 AM MSK = 3:00 PM KST.
Across midnight: 10:00 PM MSK = 4:00 AM KST (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between MSK and KST
The time difference between MSK and KST is 6 hours all year – KST is ahead of MSK.
MSK and KST during daylight saving time
- MSK does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+3 all year.
- KST does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+9 all year.
Best time for a meeting between MSK and KST
MSK and KST share 2 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM MSK lands between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM KST, inside working hours for both.
MSK to KST FAQ
What is the time difference between MSK and KST?
KST is 6 hours ahead of MSK all year. 9:00 AM MSK = 3:00 PM KST.
What is 9 AM MSK in KST?
9:00 AM MSK is 3:00 PM KST.
What is 12 PM (noon) MSK in KST?
12:00 PM MSK is 6:00 PM KST.
Is KST ahead of or behind MSK?
KST is 6 hours ahead of MSK, so it is later in KST than in MSK.
Does MSK change for daylight saving time?
No. MSK stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
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 MSK and KST?
MSK and KST share 2 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM MSK lands between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM KST, inside working hours for both.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.