KST to NZST Converter
NZST is 3 hours ahead of KST
KST to NZST Conversion Table
Green rows indicate standard business hours (9 AM – 5 PM) in NZST
| KST | NZST |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 12:00 AM +1d |
| 10:00 PM | 1:00 AM +1d |
| 11:00 PM | 2:00 AM +1d |
Converting Korea Standard Time to New Zealand Standard Time
Korea Standard Time (KST) and New Zealand Standard Time (NZST) are separated by a 3 hours time difference. NZST is 3 hours ahead of KST. KST is UTC+9, used in South Korea, while NZST is UTC+12, used in New Zealand.
When converting from KST to NZST, the key reference points to remember are: 9:00 AM KST equals 12:00 PM NZST, 12:00 PM noon KST equals 3:00 PM NZST, and 5:00 PM KST equals 8:00 PM NZST. The conversion table above shows every hour of the day mapped between these two time zones.
Scheduling Across KST and NZST
For professionals scheduling meetings between KST and NZST, finding overlapping business hours is essential. Standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in each time zone. Given the 3 hours difference, the window of overlap may be limited. 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. NZST observes DST, switching to NZDT (UTC+13). 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.