KST to CET Time Converter

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

Seoul · Korea Standard Time
03:27:07
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
GMT+9 · UTC+09:00
Paris · Central European Time
20:27:07
Monday, May 11, 2026
GMT+2 · UTC+02:00

Convert a specific time

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

KST (Korea Standard Time)
Observes DST
No
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

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 KST and CET meet?

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CET
Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in Seoul (KST). 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: 16:00–16:00 KST (09:00–09:00 CET).

Hour-by-hour KST to CET conversion table

KST time (Seoul)CET time (Paris)Status
00:00 Tue17:00 MonOff-hours both sides
01:00 Tue18:00 MonOff-hours both sides
02:00 Tue19:00 MonOff-hours both sides
03:00 Tue20:00 MonOff-hours both sides
04:00 Tue21:00 MonOff-hours both sides
05:00 Tue22:00 MonOff-hours both sides
06:00 Tue23:00 MonOff-hours both sides
07:00 Tue00:00 TueOff-hours both sides
08:00 Tue01:00 TueOff-hours both sides
09:00 Tue02:00 TueKST working
10:00 Tue03:00 TueKST working
11:00 Tue04:00 TueKST working
12:00 Tue05:00 TueKST working
13:00 Tue06:00 TueKST working
14:00 Tue07:00 TueKST working
15:00 Tue08:00 TueKST working
16:00 Tue09:00 TueBoth at work
17:00 Tue10:00 TueCET working
18:00 Tue11:00 TueCET working
19:00 Tue12:00 TueCET working
20:00 Tue13:00 TueCET working
21:00 Tue14:00 TueCET working
22:00 Tue15:00 TueCET working
23:00 Tue16:00 TueCET working

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

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

Sun today in Seoul and Paris

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

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between KST and CET right now?+
CET (Central European Time) is currently 7 hours behind KST (Korea Standard Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does KST or CET observe daylight saving time?+
KST: does not observe daylight saving time. CET: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between KST and CET?+
The strongest overlap is 16:00–16:00 KST (09:00–09:00 CET), giving 1 hour when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Paris when it is 12:00 noon in Seoul?+
When it is 12:00 Tue in Seoul (KST), it is 05:00 Tue in Paris (CET).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for KST and CET?+
KST maps to "Asia/Seoul" in the IANA database. CET maps to "Europe/Paris". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Seoul ahead of or behind Paris?+
Whether Seoul (KST) is ahead of or behind Paris (CET) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now CET is 7 hours behind KST. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for KST and CET?+
KST is UTC+09:00 (GMT+9) and CET is UTC+02:00 (GMT+2). 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 KST and CET?+
Yes. There are 1 hour of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 16:00–16:00 KST.