KST to EST Converter
EST is 14 hours behind KST
KST to EST Conversion Table
Green rows indicate standard business hours (9 AM – 5 PM) in EST
| KST | EST |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 10:00 AM -1d |
| 1:00 AM | 11:00 AM -1d |
| 2:00 AM | 12:00 PM -1d |
| 3:00 AM | 1:00 PM -1d |
| 4:00 AM | 2:00 PM -1d |
| 5:00 AM | 3:00 PM -1d |
| 6:00 AM | 4:00 PM -1d |
| 7:00 AM | 5:00 PM -1d |
| 8:00 AM | 6:00 PM -1d |
| 9:00 AM | 7:00 PM -1d |
| 10:00 AM | 8:00 PM -1d |
| 11:00 AM | 9:00 PM -1d |
| 12:00 PM | 10:00 PM -1d |
| 1:00 PM | 11:00 PM -1d |
| 2:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 2:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 3:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 10:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 11:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
Converting Korea Standard Time to Eastern Standard Time
Korea Standard Time (KST) and Eastern Standard Time (EST) are separated by a 14 hours time difference. EST is 14 hours behind KST. KST is UTC+9, used in South Korea, while EST is UTC-5, used in United States, Canada, Jamaica.
When converting from KST to EST, the key reference points to remember are: 9:00 AM KST equals 7:00 PM EST, 12:00 PM noon KST equals 10:00 PM EST, and 5:00 PM KST equals 3:00 AM EST. The conversion table above shows every hour of the day mapped between these two time zones.
Scheduling Across KST and EST
For professionals scheduling meetings between KST and EST, 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
KST does not observe Daylight Saving Time, maintaining UTC+9 year-round. EST observes DST, switching to EDT (UTC-4). 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.