South Korea to EDT
-13hSouth Korea
KSTSOURCEEDT
EDTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
KST and EDT on the World Map
The map below highlights the KST (Korea Standard Time) and EDT (Eastern Daylight 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).
EDT – Eastern Daylight Time
UTC-04:00Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) is the daylight saving time observed in the Eastern Time Zone, 4 hours behind UTC.
- •EDT is observed from the second Sunday of March to the first Sunday of November.
- •During EDT, the US East Coast is only 4 hours behind London (instead of 5).
- •Not all EST locations switch to EDT – Panama and Jamaica stay on EST year-round.
Comparing Time Zones: South Korea and EDT
South Korea runs on Korean Standard Time (KST) at UTC+09:00. EDT runs on Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) at UTC-04:00. That puts South Korea 13 hours behind EDT — a difference of -13h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in South Korea it is 8:00 PM in EDT on the previous day. Midnight in South Korea is 11:00 AM in EDT. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
South Korea to EDT time conversion table
| South Korea (KST) | EDT (EDT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 11:00 AM | 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 |
| 12:00 PM | 11:00 PM | previous day |
| 3:00 PM | 2:00 AM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 4:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 5:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 8:00 AM | same day |
Why people convert South Korea to EDT time
- Scheduling a call from South Korea to EDT: a 10:00 AM start in South Korea lands at 9:00 PM in EDT the previous day, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a -13h gap: South Korea and EDT have no overlap inside a normal 9-to-5 day, so real-time meetings need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side. 9:00 AM in EDT is 8:00 PM in South Korea.
- Coordinating a South Korea-based team with EDT contacts: quoting times in the other side's local clock — not your own — removes the single biggest source of missed meetings.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM KST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -13h gap is not.
- With a -13h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week South Korea takes the early slot, the next week EDT does.
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 EDT (Eastern Daylight Time)
Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) is used during the summer months (second Sunday of March to the first Sunday of November) in the Eastern Time Zone. During EDT, clocks are advanced by one hour to take advantage of longer daylight hours. Not all locations in the Eastern Time Zone observe DST – Panama, Jamaica, and most of the Caribbean remain on EST year-round.
Best time to call between South Korea and EDT
With a -13h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. EDT opens at 9:00 AM EDT, which is 8:00 PM in South Korea, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
South Korea and EDT have no shared working hours because of the -13h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
South Korea is 13 hours behind EDT (KST UTC+09:00 → EDT UTC-04:00). There is no shared 9-to-5 window, so plan around an early or late slot. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
South Korea
Does not observe DST
EDT
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-05:00 · DST: UTC-04:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between South Korea and EDT?
South Korea (KST, UTC+09:00) is 13 hours behind EDT (EDT, UTC-04:00). The gap is currently -13h.
How do I convert South Korea time to EDT time?
Add -13h to South Korea local time. For example, 9:00 AM in South Korea is 8:00 PM in EDT (previous day).
What time is it in EDT right now?
EDT uses EDT at UTC-04:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -13h offset from South Korea.
What is the best time to call EDT from South Korea?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the -13h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in South Korea, which is 12:00 AM in EDT.
Which is behind, South Korea or EDT?
South Korea is 13 hours behind EDT. When it is 12:00 PM in South Korea it is 11:00 PM in EDT.
Do South Korea and EDT use different time zones?
South Korea (South Korea) uses KST at UTC+09:00, while EDT uses EDT at UTC-04:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Seoul and America/New_York.
Does daylight saving time affect the South Korea–EDT difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -13h offset between South Korea and EDT 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 EDT?
Sometimes. The -13h gap is large enough that 8:00 PM or later in South Korea already falls on the in EDT.
What is the time difference between South Korea and EDT?
EDT is -13h from South Korea.
What timezone is South Korea in?
South Korea operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is EDT in?
EDT 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 EDT timezone?
Major cities in the EDT timezone include New York City, Washington D.C., Toronto, Miami, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Boston, Montreal.
What is the UTC offset for EDT?
Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) is at UTC-04:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to EST.
What should I know about the EDT timezone?
EDT is observed from the second Sunday of March to the first Sunday of November. During EDT, the US East Coast is only 4 hours behind London (instead of 5).
When is it midnight in South Korea, what time is it in EDT?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in South Korea (KST), it is -13h later in EDT (EDT).
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