KST to EST ConverterRight in Your Browser
Convert Korea Standard Time (KST) to Eastern Time (EST). KST covers South Korea — Seoul, Busan and Incheon. EST covers the US East Coast — New York, Washington D.C., Boston, Atlanta and Miami. Everything is calculated locally in your browser — no server, and it works offline.
8:00 PM (previous day)
in EST (Eastern Time)
EST is currently 13 hours behind KST.
Current time in KST
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Current time in EST
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KST to EST Chart
| KST | EST |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 11:00 AM (previous day) |
| 1:00 AM | 12:00 PM (previous day) |
| 2:00 AM | 1:00 PM (previous day) |
| 3:00 AM | 2:00 PM (previous day) |
| 4:00 AM | 3:00 PM (previous day) |
| 5:00 AM | 4:00 PM (previous day) |
| 6:00 AM | 5:00 PM (previous day) |
| 7:00 AM | 6:00 PM (previous day) |
| 8:00 AM | 7:00 PM (previous day) |
| 9:00 AM | 8:00 PM (previous day) |
| 10:00 AM | 9:00 PM (previous day) |
| 11:00 AM | 10:00 PM (previous day) |
| 12:00 PM | 11:00 PM (previous day) |
| 1:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 2:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 3:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 10:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 11:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours ahead is EST of KST?
EST is currently 13 hours behind KST. KST is Korea Standard Time (Asia/Seoul); EST is Eastern Time (America/New_York).
What time is 9:00 AM KST in EST?
9:00 AM KST is 8:00 PM (previous day) EST today. Use the converter above for any other time — it calculates with today's actual offsets.
Do KST and EST observe daylight saving time?
Partially — KST stays fixed year-round, while EST switches to EDT (UTC-4) from March to November. This converter uses today's real offsets, so daylight saving is always accounted for automatically.
When is the best time for a meeting between KST and EST?
Standard working hours (9 AM–6 PM) in KST and EST don't overlap — one side will need an early morning or late evening. Use the chart below to find the least painful slot.