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