South Korea to CEST
-7hSouth Korea
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CESTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
KST and CEST on the World Map
The map below highlights the KST (Korea Standard Time) and CEST (Central European Summer Time) timezone regions across the globe.
KST – Korea Standard Time
UTC+09:00Korea Standard Time (KST) is the time zone for South Korea, 9 hours ahead of UTC.
- •South Korea does not observe daylight saving time.
- •Seoul is home to Samsung, LG, and Hyundai headquarters.
- •KST is the same offset as JST (UTC+09:00).
CEST – Central European Summer Time
UTC+02:00Central European Summer Time (CEST) is the daylight saving time in Central Europe, 2 hours ahead of UTC.
- •CEST runs from the last Sunday of March to the last Sunday of October.
- •The EU has voted to abolish clock changes but implementation has been delayed.
- •CEST shares the same offset as EET (UTC+02:00).
South Korea to CEST Time Difference – Complete Guide
South Korea runs on Korean Standard Time (KST) at UTC+09:00. CEST runs on Central European Summer Time (CEST) at UTC+02:00. That puts South Korea 7 hours behind CEST — a difference of -7h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in South Korea it is 2:00 AM in CEST. Midnight in South Korea is 5:00 PM in CEST. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
South Korea to CEST time conversion table
| South Korea (KST) | CEST (CEST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 5:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 11:00 PM | previous day |
| 7:00 AM | 12:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 1:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 2:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 5:00 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 8:00 AM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 10:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 11:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 2:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert South Korea to CEST time
- Scheduling a call from South Korea to CEST: a 10:00 AM start in South Korea lands at 3:00 AM in CEST, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both South Korea and CEST are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM KST time (9:00 AM–10:00 AM CEST). That is roughly 1 hours of usable overlap.
- Booking travel or deliveries: tracking CEST local time against South Korea keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the -7h offset.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM KST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -7h gap is not.
- Block 4:00 PM–5:00 PM KST as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from South Korea and need CEST colleagues present.
About KST (Korea Standard Time)
Korea Standard Time (KST) is the time zone used in South Korea. It shares the same UTC offset as Japan Standard Time but is a distinct time zone. South Korea does not observe daylight saving time. Seoul, the capital, is a major global tech and business hub.
About CEST (Central European Summer Time)
Central European Summer Time (CEST) is observed from the last Sunday of March to the last Sunday of October across most of Europe. During CEST, clocks are 2 hours ahead of UTC. The EU has debated abolishing seasonal clock changes since 2019.
Best time to call between South Korea and CEST
Both South Korea and CEST sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 4:00 PM–5:00 PM KST, which is 9:00 AM–10:00 AM CEST. That gives roughly 1 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
South Korea and CEST overlap for only 60 minutes (4:00 PM–5:00 PM KST), so meetings have to be booked precisely.
South Korea is 7 hours behind CEST (KST UTC+09:00 → CEST UTC+02:00). The shared working window is 4:00 PM–5:00 PM KST. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
South Korea
Does not observe DST
CEST
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC+01:00 · DST: UTC+02:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between South Korea and CEST?
South Korea (KST, UTC+09:00) is 7 hours behind CEST (CEST, UTC+02:00). The gap is currently -7h.
How do I convert South Korea time to CEST time?
Add -7h to South Korea local time. For example, 9:00 AM in South Korea is 2:00 AM in CEST.
What time is it in CEST right now?
CEST uses CEST at UTC+02:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -7h offset from South Korea.
What is the best time to call CEST from South Korea?
Call between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM KST — that maps to 9:00 AM–10:00 AM CEST and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is behind, South Korea or CEST?
South Korea is 7 hours behind CEST. When it is 12:00 PM in South Korea it is 5:00 AM in CEST.
Do South Korea and CEST use different time zones?
South Korea (South Korea) uses KST at UTC+09:00, while CEST uses CEST at UTC+02:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Seoul and Europe/Paris.
Does daylight saving time affect the South Korea–CEST difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -7h offset between South Korea and CEST is fixed all year.
Which other cities share South Korea's time zone?
KST also covers Seoul, Busan, Incheon, Daegu, Daejeon, Pyongyang.
Which countries use KST, South Korea's zone?
KST is used in South Korea, North Korea.
Is there a day difference between South Korea and CEST?
Not normally. The -7h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between South Korea and CEST?
CEST is -7h from South Korea.
What timezone is South Korea in?
South Korea operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is CEST in?
CEST operates on its local timezone.
Which countries use KST (Korea Standard Time)?
KST is used in South Korea, North Korea.
Does KST observe daylight saving time?
No, KST does not observe daylight saving time and remains at UTC+09:00 year-round.
What are some interesting facts about KST?
South Korea does not observe daylight saving time. Seoul is home to Samsung, LG, and Hyundai headquarters.
Which cities are in the CEST timezone?
Major cities in the CEST timezone include Paris, Berlin, Rome, Madrid, Amsterdam, Vienna, Stockholm.
What is the UTC offset for CEST?
Central European Summer Time (CEST) is at UTC+02:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to CET.
What should I know about the CEST timezone?
CEST runs from the last Sunday of March to the last Sunday of October. The EU has voted to abolish clock changes but implementation has been delayed.
When is it midnight in South Korea, what time is it in CEST?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in South Korea (KST), it is -7h later in CEST (CEST).
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