KST to UTC Time Converter

Convert Korea Standard Time (KST) to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 9 hours behind.

Seoul · Korea Standard Time
05:55:28
Monday, May 11, 2026
GMT+9 · UTC+09:00
UTC · Coordinated Universal Time
20:55:28
Sunday, May 10, 2026
UTC · UTC+00:00

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

KST (Korea Standard Time)
Observes DST
No
UTC (Coordinated Universal Time)
Observes DST
No

When can KST and UTC meet?

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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.
No overlap during strict 9-5 working hours; some flexibility needed.
If both sides are willing to extend to 8am-7pm, the available window is 17:00–18:00 KST (08:00–09:00 UTC).

Hour-by-hour KST to UTC conversion table

KST time (Seoul)UTC time (UTC)Status
00:00 Mon15:00 SunUTC working
01:00 Mon16:00 SunUTC working
02:00 Mon17:00 SunOff-hours both sides
03:00 Mon18:00 SunOff-hours both sides
04:00 Mon19:00 SunOff-hours both sides
05:00 Mon20:00 SunOff-hours both sides
06:00 Mon21:00 SunOff-hours both sides
07:00 Mon22:00 SunOff-hours both sides
08:00 Mon23:00 SunOff-hours both sides
09:00 Mon00:00 MonKST working
10:00 Mon01:00 MonKST working
11:00 Mon02:00 MonKST working
12:00 Mon03:00 MonKST working
13:00 Mon04:00 MonKST working
14:00 Mon05:00 MonKST working
15:00 Mon06:00 MonKST working
16:00 Mon07:00 MonKST working
17:00 Mon08:00 MonOff-hours both sides
18:00 Mon09:00 MonUTC working
19:00 Mon10:00 MonUTC working
20:00 Mon11:00 MonUTC working
21:00 Mon12:00 MonUTC working
22:00 Mon13:00 MonUTC working
23:00 Mon14:00 MonUTC 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
Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)
IANA identifier
UTC
Current UTC offset
UTC+00:00
Current abbreviation
UTC
Major cities in this zone
UTC

Sun today in Seoul and UTC

Seoul
Sunrise
05:28
Sunset
19:31
Solar noon
12:29
Daylight
14h 3m

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between KST and UTC right now?+
UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) is currently 9 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 UTC observe daylight saving time?+
KST: does not observe daylight saving time. UTC: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between KST and UTC?+
Standard 9-5 hours do not overlap. Extending to 8am-7pm gives a window of 17:00–18:00 KST (08:00–09:00 UTC).
What time is it in UTC when it is 12:00 noon in Seoul?+
When it is 12:00 Mon in Seoul (KST), it is 03:00 Mon in UTC (UTC).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for KST and UTC?+
KST maps to "Asia/Seoul" in the IANA database. UTC maps to "UTC". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Seoul ahead of or behind UTC?+
Whether Seoul (KST) is ahead of or behind UTC (UTC) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now UTC is 9 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 UTC?+
KST is UTC+09:00 (GMT+9) and UTC is UTC+00:00 (UTC). 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 UTC?+
Not during a strict 9am-5pm window. If both sides flex to 8am-7pm, the available meeting window between KST and UTC is 17:00–18:00 KST.