EST to KST Converter
KST is 14 hours ahead of EST
EST to KST Conversion Table
Green rows indicate standard business hours (9 AM – 5 PM) in KST
| EST | KST |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 1:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 2:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 3:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 4:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 8:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 9:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 10:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 11:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 12:00 AM +1d |
| 11:00 AM | 1:00 AM +1d |
| 12:00 PM | 2:00 AM +1d |
| 1:00 PM | 3:00 AM +1d |
| 2:00 PM | 4:00 AM +1d |
| 3:00 PM | 5:00 AM +1d |
| 4:00 PM | 6:00 AM +1d |
| 5:00 PM | 7:00 AM +1d |
| 6:00 PM | 8:00 AM +1d |
| 7:00 PM | 9:00 AM +1d |
| 8:00 PM | 10:00 AM +1d |
| 9:00 PM | 11:00 AM +1d |
| 10:00 PM | 12:00 PM +1d |
| 11:00 PM | 1:00 PM +1d |
Converting Eastern Standard Time to Korea Standard Time
Eastern Standard Time (EST) and Korea Standard Time (KST) are separated by a 14 hours time difference. KST is 14 hours ahead of EST. EST is UTC-5, used in United States, Canada, Jamaica, while KST is UTC+9, used in South Korea.
When converting from EST to KST, the key reference points to remember are: 9:00 AM EST equals 11:00 PM KST, 12:00 PM noon EST equals 2:00 AM KST, and 5:00 PM EST equals 7:00 AM KST. The conversion table above shows every hour of the day mapped between these two time zones.
Scheduling Across EST and KST
For professionals scheduling meetings between EST and KST, finding overlapping business hours is essential. Standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in each time zone. Given the 14 hours difference, the window of overlap may be limited, making early morning or late evening calls necessary for one party. Use the highlighted working hours in the conversion table above to quickly identify suitable meeting times.
Daylight Saving Time Considerations
EST observes Daylight Saving Time, switching to EDT (UTC-4) during summer months. KST does not observe DST, staying at UTC+9 year-round. During DST transitions, the time difference between these zones may temporarily change by 1 hour. Always verify the current offset during spring and fall transition periods.