CET to KST Time Converter

Convert Central European Time (CET) to Korea Standard Time (KST). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 7 hours ahead.

Paris · Central European Time
20:25:00
Monday, May 11, 2026
GMT+2 · UTC+02:00
Seoul · Korea Standard Time
03:25:00
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
GMT+9 · UTC+09:00

Convert a specific time

From: CET (Paris)
To: KST (Seoul)
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Daylight Saving status right now

CET (Central European Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-10-25
Offset shift
UTC+02:00 → UTC+01:00
KST (Korea Standard Time)
Observes DST
No

Heads up: CET observes DST while KST does not. The 7-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when CET starts or ends DST.

When can CET and KST meet?

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Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in Paris (CET). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
1 hour of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 09:00–09:00 CET (16:00–16:00 KST).

Hour-by-hour CET to KST conversion table

CET time (Paris)KST time (Seoul)Status
00:00 Mon07:00 MonOff-hours both sides
01:00 Mon08:00 MonOff-hours both sides
02:00 Mon09:00 MonKST working
03:00 Mon10:00 MonKST working
04:00 Mon11:00 MonKST working
05:00 Mon12:00 MonKST working
06:00 Mon13:00 MonKST working
07:00 Mon14:00 MonKST working
08:00 Mon15:00 MonKST working
09:00 Mon16:00 MonBoth at work
10:00 Mon17:00 MonCET working
11:00 Mon18:00 MonCET working
12:00 Mon19:00 MonCET working
13:00 Mon20:00 MonCET working
14:00 Mon21:00 MonCET working
15:00 Mon22:00 MonCET working
16:00 Mon23:00 MonCET working
17:00 Mon00:00 TueOff-hours both sides
18:00 Mon01:00 TueOff-hours both sides
19:00 Mon02:00 TueOff-hours both sides
20:00 Mon03:00 TueOff-hours both sides
21:00 Mon04:00 TueOff-hours both sides
22:00 Mon05:00 TueOff-hours both sides
23:00 Mon06:00 TueOff-hours both sides

Times computed for today in each zone using the IANA time zone database. The conversion accounts for daylight saving time wherever applicable.

About these time zones

Central European Time (CET)
IANA identifier
Europe/Paris
Current UTC offset
UTC+02:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+2
Major cities in this zone
ParisLyonMarseille
Korea Standard Time (KST)
IANA identifier
Asia/Seoul
Current UTC offset
UTC+09:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+9
Major cities in this zone
SeoulBusan

Sun today in Paris and Seoul

Paris
Sunrise
06:16
Sunset
21:20
Solar noon
13:48
Daylight
15h 4m
Seoul
Sunrise
05:27
Sunset
19:32
Solar noon
12:29
Daylight
14h 4m

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Looking for local time? See time in Paris or time in Seoul.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between CET and KST right now?+
KST (Korea Standard Time) is currently 7 hours ahead CET (Central European Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does CET or KST observe daylight saving time?+
CET: observes daylight saving time. KST: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between CET and KST?+
The strongest overlap is 09:00–09:00 CET (16:00–16:00 KST), giving 1 hour when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Seoul when it is 12:00 noon in Paris?+
When it is 12:00 Mon in Paris (CET), it is 19:00 Mon in Seoul (KST).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for CET and KST?+
CET maps to "Europe/Paris" in the IANA database. KST maps to "Asia/Seoul". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Paris ahead of or behind Seoul?+
Whether Paris (CET) is ahead of or behind Seoul (KST) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now KST is 7 hours ahead CET. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for CET and KST?+
CET is UTC+02:00 (GMT+2) and KST is UTC+09:00 (GMT+9). Both offsets shift by one hour when the corresponding region enters or exits daylight saving time, so the live values on this page are the source of truth.
Can I schedule meetings during business hours for both CET and KST?+
Yes. There are 1 hour of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 09:00–09:00 CET.