UTC to KST Converter
KST is 9 hours ahead of UTC. 9:00 AM UTC = 6:00 PM KST.
KST is 9 hours ahead of UTC. To convert UTC to KST, add 9 hours to the UTC time: 9:00 AM UTC = 6:00 PM KST.
UTC (UTC) is used in The world's time standard; used in aviation, computing and science. KST (Korea Time) is used in South Korea.
UTC to KST time conversion table
UTC to KST on 6 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| UTC | KST | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM UTC | 9:00 AM KST | — |
| 1:00 AM UTC | 10:00 AM KST | — |
| 2:00 AM UTC | 11:00 AM KST | — |
| 3:00 AM UTC | 12:00 PM KST | — |
| 4:00 AM UTC | 1:00 PM KST | — |
| 5:00 AM UTC | 2:00 PM KST | — |
| 6:00 AM UTC | 3:00 PM KST | — |
| 7:00 AM UTC | 4:00 PM KST | — |
| 8:00 AM UTC | 5:00 PM KST | — |
| 9:00 AM UTC | 6:00 PM KST | — |
| 10:00 AM UTC | 7:00 PM KST | — |
| 11:00 AM UTC | 8:00 PM KST | — |
| 12:00 PM UTC | 9:00 PM KST | — |
| 1:00 PM UTC | 10:00 PM KST | night |
| 2:00 PM UTC | 11:00 PM KST | night |
| 3:00 PM UTC | 12:00 AM KST | next day |
| 4:00 PM UTC | 1:00 AM KST | next day |
| 5:00 PM UTC | 2:00 AM KST | next day |
| 6:00 PM UTC | 3:00 AM KST | next day |
| 7:00 PM UTC | 4:00 AM KST | next day |
| 8:00 PM UTC | 5:00 AM KST | next day |
| 9:00 PM UTC | 6:00 AM KST | next day |
| 10:00 PM UTC | 7:00 AM KST | next day |
| 11:00 PM UTC | 8:00 AM KST | next day |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert UTC to KST
Add 9 hours to the UTC time to get KST.
Example: 9:00 AM UTC = 6:00 PM KST.
Across midnight: 10:00 PM UTC = 7:00 AM KST (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between UTC and KST
The time difference between UTC and KST is 9 hours all year – KST is ahead of UTC.
UTC and KST during daylight saving time
- UTC does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+0 all year.
- KST does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+9 all year.
Best time for a meeting between UTC and KST
UTC and KST have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM UTC, which is 4:00 PM KST.
UTC to KST FAQ
What is the time difference between UTC and KST?
KST is 9 hours ahead of UTC all year. 9:00 AM UTC = 6:00 PM KST.
What is 9 AM UTC in KST?
9:00 AM UTC is 6:00 PM KST.
What is 12 PM (noon) UTC in KST?
12:00 PM UTC is 9:00 PM KST.
Is KST ahead of or behind UTC?
KST is 9 hours ahead of UTC, so it is later in KST than in UTC.
Does UTC change for daylight saving time?
No. UTC 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 UTC and KST?
UTC and KST have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM UTC, which is 4:00 PM KST.
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Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.