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KST Time Now

Korean Time
Saturday, November 7, 2026
Korean Standard Time (KST) • UTC+9
Day of weekSaturday
Day of year311
Week numberWeek 45
DST statusNot observed

KST is in use right now in Korean Time (UTC+9).

KST is 9 hours ahead of UTC (Coordinated Universal Time).

KST time zone

Korean Time

Korean Standard Time (KST)

IANA: Asia/Seoul · UTC+9

Daylight saving time in KST

KST does not use daylight saving time. The offset stays UTC+9 all year.

Sunrise and sunset in KST today

Sunrise 07:02 · Sunset 17:29

Daylight 10h 27m · Solar noon 12:15

What time zone is KST in?

KST is on Korean Time (KST, UTC+9). The IANA identifier is Asia/Seoul.

Does KST observe daylight saving time?

No. KST keeps UTC+9 all year, so its time difference with places that do change their clocks shifts by an hour twice a year.

Time in KST vs major world cities

CityLocal timeDifference from KST
New York Fri14 hours behind
Los Angeles Fri17 hours behind
London Fri9 hours behind
Paris Fri8 hours behind
Dubai Sat5 hours behind
Mumbai Sat3.5 hours behind
Singapore Sat1 hour behind
Tokyo Satsame time
Sydney Sat2 hours ahead
Johannesburg Fri7 hours behind
São Paulo Fri12 hours behind
Chicago Fri15 hours behind

November 2026 calendar for KST

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Frequently asked questions about KST

What time zone is KST in?
Korean Time (KST), UTC+9; IANA zone Asia/Seoul.
Does KST have daylight saving time?
No, it stays on UTC+9 all year.